Police are hunting a knifeman after five people were stabbed at an event in south London.
The incident, in the Thamesmead area, occurred at around 4.20am on Saturday morning and left the five victims in hospital. It is not yet clear how serious their injuries are.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating an incident in Thamesmead this morning, where five people were seriously assaulted. Police were called at 4:19hrs on Saturday, 17 May to Nathan Way, SE28 following reports of multiple people injured at an event.
“Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and five people were located with stab wounds. They were taken to hospital where their injuries are being assessed.Enquiries are ongoing and a cordon will remain in place throughout the day. No arrests have been made at this stage.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X giving the reference 1106/17MAY25. To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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