Four people taken to hospital after reports of stabbing in south-east London

Four people have been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing in south-east London, emergency services said.

Ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer, an advanced paramedic and London’s Air Ambulance were dispatched to the scene, the service said.

Four patients were treated at the scene and then taken to hospital, the service added.

Police at the scene of the incident in Bromley (James Manning/PA)

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Seven men were arrested following the incident and remain in custody, the Metropolitan Police said.

Three of the four men injured are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries while one is in critical condition, according to the force.

Officers were called to reports of an altercation on the High Street at around 2.15pm on Thursday and attended alongside other emergency services.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police inquiries continue and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the public.”

A picture shared on X on Thursday afternoon appeared to show a section of Bromley High Street cordoned off, with an emergency vehicle on site.

Another post on X read: “Been watching from my balcony! Endless sirens and all the various emergency services attending.”

The scene in Bromley after four people were taken to hospital (James Manning/PA)

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A section of the High Street was closed and traffic was slow around the area of the incident on Thursday afternoon, the AA said.

Some 15 bus routes were diverted, including the 61, 208 and 119.

Parts of Elmfield Road and Ethelbert Road were also shut as of Thursday afternoon, and the Church House Gardens park was cordoned off.

Forensic officers and a crime scene photographer were working inside and outside the KFC restaurant on the High Street, and there were evidence markers on the floor.

Bromley and Biggin Hill MP Peter Fortune said on X: “I am aware of the incident on Bromley High Street this afternoon and I know that residents will have safety concerns.

“The police are in attendance and have made a number of arrests.

“I will remain in close contact with the police as they continue to investigate this incident.”

Anyone with information should to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 4008/10SEP, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.