On Thursday, 22 August, a violent incident unfolded at an adventure park in Chessington, leaving two men injured and another in police custody.
The Metropolitan Police were called at 14:36 hours following reports of two injured individuals at the popular park. Officers, along with the London Ambulance Service (LAS), responded swiftly to the scene.
Upon arrival, a man with minor injuries was discovered on a nearby road, while a second man, suffering from knife wounds, was found in the park’s carpark. Both were attended to by paramedics and transported to the hospital. The condition of the man with knife injuries remains unclear, with authorities awaiting an update from the medical team.
A third man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH). The police believe that all three men involved are known to each other, and there is no indication that any other individuals were involved in the altercation.
A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service provided details on their response, stating, “We were called at 2:43 pm on Thursday, 22 August, to reports of a stabbing on Leatherhead Road, Chessington. We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic, and an incident response officer. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance. We treated two people at the scene and took one patient to a major trauma center.
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information or footage of the incident to come forward. Witnesses are asked to call 101 or contact the police via X (formerly Twitter) @MetCC, quoting reference 3961/22AUG.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
The incident has shocked the local community, which is usually known for its family-friendly attractions. Authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to the attack.
