Rye Lane in Peckham remains in lockdown after a man was stabbed multiple times late on Thursday evening, 5 December.
Emergency services were called to the area following reports of a violent incident outside GNS Mobile.
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Officers from the Metropolitan Police were the first to arrive at the scene and provided immediate first aid to the victim using trauma kits before paramedics from the London Ambulance Service arrived.
The man, who suffered multiple stab wounds, was rushed to the hospital. The severity of his injuries is currently unknown.
A crime scene remains in place, and forensic officers are conducting a fingertip search of the area for evidence.
The busy stretch of Rye Lane has been cordoned off, with local bus services diverted and traffic disrupted as investigations continue.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the attack to come forward. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police has stated that inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Residents expressed shock at the violence. “It’s very unsettling; this is usually a busy area. I hope the person recovers quickly,” one local said.
Further updates will be provided as more details become available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.
