Two men have been killed and two others are in hospital after four people were stabbed at a business in south London.
The Met Police said officers were called at 13:00 BST “to reports that multiple people had been assaulted at a business premises in Long Lane, SE1”.
Four people were treated for stab wounds by paramedics. A 58-year-old-man died at the scene, while a 27-year-old man later died in hospital. Two others were taken to hospital, one of whom is in a life-threatening condition, police said.
The man in a life-threatening condition, who is in his 30s, has been detained in connection with the stabbings. Police said they do not believe the incident is terrorism-related.
The other man injured in the attack, who is aged in his 30s, remains in hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
A crime scene remains in place and officers continue to investigate the circumstances.
Det Ch Supt Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said: “Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this shocking incident.
“At this point, we do not believe it to be terrorism-related and there is no further risk to the public.
“There will be a heavy police presence in the area throughout today and I would encourage anyone with information to speak with officers or contact the Met by other means.”
