Chaos hit Peckham High Street on Saturday morning when two men were found stabbed. The shocking attack sparked a swift emergency response.
Rapid Ambulance Response
The London Ambulance Service was called at 9:12am on 21 February after reports of injured victims. They dispatched two ambulance crews, a paramedic in a rapid response car, and an incident response officer to the scene.
“We treated two people on site,” a spokesperson said. “One was taken to a major trauma centre while the other was taken to the hospital.”
Two Men Hospitalised, One Serious
When police arrived around 9:15am, officers found a 48-year-old man with stab wounds to his chest. He was rushed to hospital in a stable condition. Another 55-year-old man was also hurt, taken to hospital but later discharged.
Two Men Arrested, Investigation Ongoing
Police have arrested two men in connection with the stabbing. The investigation is ongoing as police piece together the events that led to the violent attack. More updates are expected as the inquiry unfolds.