Police in Blackheath have launched an investigation after a person was stabbed on an overnight bus in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident took place on Stratheden Road, SE3, just outside a The Pointers private school, around 4:30 am at the junction with the busy A2.

Road outside Private Pointers School Blackheath in Lockdown after stabbing on Night bus
Road Outside Private Pointers School Black In Lockdown After Stabbing On Night Bus
  Emergency services were called to the scene, where officers provided first aid to the victim before paramedics from the London Ambulance Service arrived.  
Road outside Private Pointers School Blackheath in Lockdown after stabbing on Night bus
Road Outside Private Pointers School Black In Lockdown After Stabbing On Night Bus
The injured person was subsequently rushed to a major trauma centre. The condition of the victim is not currently known.  
Road outside Private Pointers School Blackheath in Lockdown after stabbing on Night bus
Road Outside Private Pointers School Black In Lockdown After Stabbing On Night Bus
The bus involved in the incident remains cordoned off, and the bus stop itself is also within the police perimeter.     Officers have secured both ends of Stratheden Road as they continue to conduct forensic examinations and gather evidence.  
Road outside Private Pointers School Blackheath in Lockdown after stabbing on Night bus
Road Outside Private Pointers School Black In Lockdown After Stabbing On Night Bus
Local bus services, including routes 108, 286, and 335, are currently on diversion due to the ongoing police investigation. [data-ps-embed-type=slideshow] > iframe {position: absolute;top: 0;left: 0;}

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Road outside Private Pointers School Blackheath in Lockdown after stabbing on Night bus
Road Outside Private Pointers School Black In Lockdown After Stabbing On Night Bus
A heavy police presence remains at the scene as detectives work to establish the circumstances leading to the stabbing.  
Road outside Private Pointers School Blackheath in Lockdown after stabbing on Night bus
Road Outside Private Pointers School Black In Lockdown After Stabbing On Night Bus
  The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for an official statement, and we have also reached out to the London Ambulance Service for further details on the victim’s condition.  
Road outside Private Pointers School Blackheath in Lockdown after stabbing on Night bus
Road Outside Private Pointers School Black In Lockdown After Stabbing On Night Bus
This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. Residents are advised to avoid the area while investigations continue.

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