Pictures show the aftermath stabbing after a 55-year-old man was knifed on a busy South London street. Met Police officers were called to New Cross Road – near New Cross Gate station – shortly after 5.30am this morning (Saturday, August 16) to reports of the knife attack.
The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics before being rushed to hospital where his injuries were found to be neither life threatening or changing, a Met spokesperson confirmed.
Another man, aged 36, has been arrested following the incident and remains in police custody. The busy road remains shut at Saturday lunchtime between New Cross Gate station and the Marquis of Granby pub while police probe for evidence.
Pictures from the scene show an emergency cordon in place surrounding a bus, while clothes and medical equipment are strewn across the road. Two buses – the 136 and 171 routes – have been diverted due to the closure.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 5.38am on Saturday, August 16 to reports of a stabbing in New Cross Road.
“Met officers attended the scene alongside London Ambulance Service, where they found a 55-year-old man suffering from stab wound injuries. He was taken to hospital where his condition has been assessed as neither life-changing nor life-threatening.
“A scene is in place while police investigate the circumstances. A 36-year-old male has been arrested and remains in police custody.
“Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the police on 101 quoting CAD 1645/16Aug.”
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