A 30-year-old man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed on a busy South London street. Police were called to Victoria Road, Surbiton, at 10:06pm on Wednesday, May 14, where emergency crews found the victim suffering from stab wounds. A manhunt is underway, with no arrests made so far.
What Happened?
Metropolitan Police officers and London Ambulance Service paramedics responded to reports of a stabbing shortly after 10pm on Victoria Road, a central stretch in Surbiton lined with shops, restaurants, and the railway station.
Upon arrival, they found a 30-year-old man with stab wounds. He was treated at the scene before being transported to a major trauma centre.
Thankfully, police later confirmed that his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing. He remains in hospital under observation.
Police Investigation
A spokesperson for the Met Police said:
“On Wednesday, May 14 at 10.06pm, police and the London Ambulance Service responded to reports of a stabbing on Victoria Road, Surbiton. A 30-year-old man was taken to hospital where his injuries were treated. His injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing. No arrests have been made at this time. Enquiries are ongoing.”
Public Appeal
Detectives are now urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam, mobile phone, or CCTV footage from the area around 10pm to come forward.
- Call 101 quoting reference 8615/14MAY
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111
Ambulance Statement
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson added:
“We were called at 10.04pm to reports of a stabbing in Victoria Road, Surbiton. We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars, and an incident response officer. London’s Air Ambulance also dispatched a trauma team. We treated a patient and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
Local Context
Victoria Road, a normally busy and well-lit area in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, has seen a recent rise in knife-related incidents. This attack follows similar violent crimes reported across London this week, raising concerns about public safety.
