Pictures from the scene show the aftermath of a stabbing in Woolwich, including police response and an air ambulance at the scene.
Police were called after reports of a fight amongst a group of males on Plumstead Road, Woolwich, at 4.07pm yesterday (May 13).
Police were informed that some of the men were armed with knives and a man in his twenties was found with a stab wound following the incident.
His injuries are believed to be not life-threatening or changing.
He received treatment at the scene by the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance before being transported to the hospital.
Pictures from the scene (as taken by Pawel Wieloch) show the Air Ambulance in attendance and footage shows it landing in Maribor Park near Plumstead Road.
A large police presence was in place and a cordon was set up in the area near M&S.
Police searched the area but did not find any trace of the suspects.
As of this morning (May 14), no updates have been received from police regarding any arrests.
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.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 16:07hrs on Monday, 13 May 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.
“Officer 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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