A man in his 40s is in hospital after a stabbing in Lewisham. Police were called to Deptford High Street, near the junction with Comet Street, at around 7.30pm.
Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before taking him to hospital. His injuries have since been deemed neither life-threatening or life-changing, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
Whilst enquiries continue, no one is yet to be arrested in connection, the force added. Detectives are not working to understand the circumstances of the daylight incident.
A video posted online in the hours following shows multiple police cars and ambulances lining the High Street. A large cordon was also set up, with tape seen on Comet Street and the adjacent Reginald Road.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “On Wednesday, 20 August police were called to Deptford High Street, SE8, at 19:36hrs following reports of a stabbing. Met officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated a man in his 40s for stab wounds.
“The man was taken to a near-by hospital. His injuries were confirmed to be non-life threatening or changing.
“At this early stage, no arrests have been made. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances.”
Witnesses or anyone with relevant information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting 6992/20Aug. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or the charity’s website.
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