Powis Street, Woolwich- Man taken to hospital after stabbing

Police were at the scene of a stabbing in Woolwich last night <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Police were at the scene of a stabbing in Woolwich last night (Image: NQ)
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A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in south east London last night.

The Metropolitan Police were called to the scene on Powis Street in Woolwich at 8.11pm on Saturday (July 18) following reports of an injured person.

A police spokesperson said: "Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and located a man in his 20s with a stab wound.

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"He was taken to hospital where he received treatment for non-life‑changing nor life‑threatening injuries.

"No arrests have been made at this stage and the investigation remains ongoing.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD6982/18JUL or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Footage online shows a heavy emergency service presence at the scene which included a police cordon.

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