Man in his 30s rushed to hospital after stabbing in Forest Hill
Stabbing Shakes Forest Hill Evening
A man in his 30s has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing on Perry Vale, Forest Hill, tonight. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 7:15 PM, where they found the victim suffering from stab wounds.
The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service teams acted swiftly, treating the injured man before transporting him to hospital. His condition remains unknown.
Road Closures and Travel Chaos
Police have shut the B227 Perry Vale in both directions between Mayow Road and Westbourne Drive. The closure is causing delays as officers carry out a thorough investigation.
Bus route 356 has been diverted, with commuters urged to find alternative travel options amid the disruption.
Police Probe Underway – Arrests Unknown
Police have not yet revealed the motive behind the stabbing, nor confirmed if any arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing, with officers working to piece together what happened.
Both the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have been contacted for further updates.
Call for Witnesses and CCTV Footage
Authorities are appealing for anyone with information or CCTV footage from the area to come forward. Witnesses are asked to call police on 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called to reports of a stabbing on Wednesday 5 March at 5:22pm in Sunderland Road, Forest Hill.
“We sent a number of resources to the scene including an ambulance crew, an Incident Response Officer, and an advanced paramedic. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance by car.
“We treated one person at the scene before taking them to hospital.”
