A man in his 40s has been rushed to the hospital following a stabbing in Brixton. Police were called to Streatham Place near uk/topic/streatham-hill/">Streatham Hill station shortly before 2:30 am this morning (Thursday, June 28) after reports of the attack.
The victim was taken to a london/" title="SOUTH LONDON" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-wpil-monitor-id="29540">south London hospital by ambulance, where his injuries were thankfully deemed not life-threatening or life-changing.
Officers believe the attack occurred in Brixton Hill and are continuing their search for the suspect. A crime scene was set up opposite Streatham Hill station earlier this morning. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the attack to come forward.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 2:24 am on Thursday, June 27, to reports of a man suffering from stab injuries in Streatham Place, SW2. The man, aged in his 40s, was taken to a south London hospital where his injuries were deemed to be not life-threatening or life-changing.
It is believed that he was stabbed in Brixton Hill, SW9. No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting 758/27JUN or message @MetCC on X.
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