A man has been stabbed during a reported ‘brawl’ in East London, of which videos circulated on social media. Police responded to reports of a fight involving a group of males on Plumstead Road in Woolwich, this afternoon (May 13) at 4.07 pm.
Witnesses informed officers that some of the individuals involved were allegedly ‘armed with knives’. Upon arrival, the Metropolitan Police Service discovered a man in his twenties with a stab wound.
He received medical treatment from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and London’s Air Ambulance. The man was then transported to a hospital.
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The victim’s injuries are believed to be neither life-threatening nor life-changing. Despite a search of the area, police were unable to locate any trace of any suspects.
A spokesperson for the Met said: “Police were called at 16.07 on Monday, May 13 to reports of a group of males fighting – some allegedly seen to be armed with knives – on Plumstead Road, Woolwich. Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene and found a man in his 20s with a stab wound injury.
“He was taken to a hospital and his injuries were deemed not life-threatening or life-changing. Officers scoured the area for those involved but there was no trace of any suspects.
“Officers are aware of the video in circulation and further enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police on 101, referencing CAD 5218/13MAY. To remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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