Armed police responded to a daylight stabbing outside Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for...

Published: 8:16 pm December 6, 2024
Updated: 12:15 pm October 8, 2025
Man Stabbed Outside Girls’ School in Croydon

Armed police responded to a daylight stabbing outside Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls in Thornton Heath, Croydon, on Friday, 6 December.

Incident Details

Police were called to Buckingham Avenue at approximately 1:30 PM following reports of a stabbing. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, attended the scene where a man in his 20s was found with a stab injury.

Man Stabbed Outside Girls’ School in Croydon
Man Stabbed Outside Girls’ School In Croydon

He was transported to the hospital for treatment, and his condition has been confirmed as non-life-threatening.

Man Stabbed Outside Girls’ School in Croydon
Man Stabbed Outside Girls’ School In Croydon

Crime Scene and Investigation

A crime scene was established in the area while officers investigated, but it has since been lifted.

No arrests have been made so far, and Metropolitan Police are continuing inquiries into the circumstances of the attack.

Man Stabbed Outside Girls’ School in Croydon
Man Stabbed Outside Girls’ School In Croydon

Appeal for Information

Authorities are urging witnesses or anyone with relevant information to come forward.

  • Call 101 and quote CAD3586/6Dec.
  • Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.

Community Concerns

The stabbing near the school has raised concerns among local residents and parents about safety in the area. Police have reassured the public that they are working diligently to identify those responsible.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses

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