Man in his 20s stabbed outside London Starbucks

A Starbucks in London was cordoned off this afternoon (October 6) after a man in his 20s was stabbed, the Mirror reports.

Eyewitnesses were urging others to avoid the area as police managed the scene in Streatham Hill in south London.

One witness wrote on social media: "There’s been a stabbing in Streatham and that’s like the first time I’ve seen blood just everywhere like that."

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Another eyewitness took to X to say: "Avoid Streatham hill as it’s been cornered off outside Starbucks - a person has been stabbed.

"Police are at the scene and diverting away. I’m not sure on the wellbeing of the poor person - but praying for a recovery. Not sure if the attacker has been caught so please be safe."

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Around 1pm on Monday, October 6, officers attended Streatham Hill, following reports of a stabbing.

"A man, aged in his 20s, was treated at the scene for a stab wound.

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"He was taken to hospital, where his injuries were assessed as non-life-changing and non-life-threatening.

"Police are making enquiries, and no arrests have been made at this stage."

A spokesperson said London Ambulance Service was called at 12.59pm to reports of a stabbing in Streatham Hill.

Ambulance crews, an incident response officer and London’s air ambulance were sent to the scene.

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The spokesperson said: "We treated a man at the scene before taking him to a London major trauma centre."

Anyone who witnessed the stabbing, or has information, is urged to contact police on 101, quoting 3274/06OCT.

Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or the charity's website.