A murder investigation has been launched after two men were killed in a stabbing in South East London.
Officers were called to a business premises on Long Lane, Southwark, around 1pm on Monday, following reports of the stabbing, the Metropolitan Police said.
Police and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene and treated four people for stab wounds.
A 58-year-old man died at the scene while three other men were taken to hospital, the force said.
A 27-year-old man has since died in hospital.
A man in his thirties remains in hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The force said a man in his 30s has been detained in connection with the incident and is in hospital in a life-threatening condition, the force said.
Detective Chief Superintendent 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.”
Anyone with information can also call 101 or report online, quoting CAD3499/28.
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