Man Stabbed in Shocking Teen Gang Attack on Sanderstead Station Bridge

Victim Hurt in Late-Night Assault

A 27-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in the back during a brutal attack by a gang of teenagers on a bridge over Sanderstead station in South Croydon late Saturday night.

The victim was rushed to a major trauma centre after emergency services arrived at the scene just before 11 p.m.

Police Launch Hunt for Attackers

British Transport Police (BTP) officers, alongside paramedics and a BTP dog handler, immediately set up a crime scene and began searching for the suspects responsible.

“Officers were called to Sanderstead railway station at 10.54pm on 29 April to reports of a stabbing,” a BTP spokesperson confirmed.

Fortunately, the victim’s wound is not considered life-threatening or life-changing.

No Arrests Yet – Witnesses Asked to Speak Up

The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made so far. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.

  • Text BTP on 61016
  • Call 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 887 of 29 April
  • Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111

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