Man Slashed in Chilling Machete Attack in SE London

A man was brutally attacked with a machete in south-east London, suffering a nasty leg wound in what police suspect was a homophobic assault.

Violence Near Canada Water Station

The Metropolitan Police were called to Surrey Quays Road, SE16, just minutes from Canada Water Station, at 3.12pm to reports of the savage attack.

Suspect Makes Dramatic Escape on Motorbike

Witnesses say the attacker fled the scene on a motorbike, leaving chaos in his wake. Police are on the hunt for the violent suspect as the victim receives treatment.

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