The knifeman is still at large, police say
A man in his 20s has been stabbed in Streatham this afternoon (October 6), leaving blood ‘all over’ the pavement. He was attacked outside Starbucks on Streatham Hill at around 1pm and taken to hospital.
His injuries are neither life-changing or life-threatening, the Metropolitan Police has since confirmed. An investigation to find the knifeman is now underway, the force added.
A photo shared on social media showed a a doctor tending to the injured man on the ground. There is also a large police presence and a cordon set up around the coffee shop. One onlooker said pedestrians were being diverted away from the scene, whilst another said the incident was “scary” to see.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Around 1pm on Monday, October 6, officers attended Streatham Hill, following reports of a stabbing. A man, aged in his 20s, was treated at the scene for a stab wound.
“He was taken to hospital, where his injuries were assessed as non-life-changing and non-life-threatening. Police are making enquiries, and no arrests have been made at this stage.” The London Ambulance Service has been contacted for more information.
Anyone who witnessed the stabbing, or has information, is urged to contact police on 101, quoting 3274/06OCT. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or the charity’s website.
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