Metropolitan Police has confirmed that two men were injured in a stabbing in central Catford this afternoon, with another man of unspecified age arrested and being held in custody.
A spokesperson for the force said: “At 13:42hrs on Tuesday, 1 July Met officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance responded to reports of a stabbing in Rushey Green, Catford.
“Two men in their 30s suffered stab wounds and have been taken to hospital. It is not yet known if their injuries are life-changing or life-threatening.
“Officers remain at the location and a crime scene has been established.
“A man (age awaits) has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and affray. He remains in police custody. Several lines of enquiry are ongoing.
“Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 4709/01JUL or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”