Police have issued an update following a serious assault at a petrol station in Crystal Palace which left a man in his 50s with a stab wound to the chest.

Metropolitan Police officers were called to the Shell petrol station on Crystal Palace Parade shortly before 3pm on Wednesday, 19 March, after reports of a stabbing.

Emergency services, including ambulance crews and London’s Air Ambulance, responded swiftly to the scene. The victim, a man in his 50s, was treated on-site before being taken to a major trauma centre in London.

Police have confirmed that the man’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. No further updates on his condition have been released.

A crime scene was established at the petrol station but has since been lifted today (20 March) as investigations continue.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:

“Police were called at 2.30pm on Wednesday, 19 March to Crystal Palace Parade, SE19 following a serious assault.
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital after sustaining a stab wound to his chest. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. Officers remain in the area and no arrests have been made at this stage.”

The London Ambulance Service also issued a statement confirming the emergency response. A spokesperson said:

“We were called today (Wednesday 19) at 2.47pm to reports of a stabbing in Crystal Palace Parade, SE19.
We sent resources including ambulance crews, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance.
We treated a man at the scene before taking him to a London major trauma centre.”

Police say enquiries into the incident are ongoing, and no arrests have been made so far.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police via 101 or report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.