Appeal after Greenwich stabbing sees man critically injured

A man is 'fighting for his life in hospital' after men fighting in the street ended in a 'serious' stabbing in Greenwich yesterday.

Police have now released an appeal calling for witnesses to come forward after the "shocking incident that occurred in broad daylight outside people's homes."

Officers called to reports of men fighting in the street in Barge Walk on the Greenwich Peninsula at 4:23pm on Wednesday afternoon, June 2, found a man aged in his mid-30s suffering from stab injuries.

The London Air Ambulance was called and the victim was rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

The London Air Ambulance has landed nearby following a serious stabbing in north Greenwich.

Met Police have now said that at this stage, it appears the incident involved the victim and three other men, all three of which were seen to run from the scene.

There have been no arrests so far, and detectives from the South East Basic Command Unit are investigating in consultation with officers from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

Detective Inspector Dave Ryan, said: “This was a shocking incident that occurred in broad daylight outside people’s homes.

"A man is now fighting for his life in hospital and we all need to work together to stop these acts of violence. I am asking anyone with information or phone footage to make contact.

"If you want, you can contact Crimestoppers who will not ask or record any personal details, but please do call and tell us what you know.”

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 5308/02JUN.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.