Man hospitalised with stab wounds following incident outside Starbucks

People had been told to avoid the area as the incident played out

A man was stabbed someone outside a Starbucks on a London high street on Monday afternoon. People were told to avoid the area as police managed the scene. The Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made, and that officers are making inquiries into the incident, which took place at Streatham Hill at around 1pm.

A man in his twenties was treated at the scene for a stab wound and has now been taken to hospital.

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.

"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."

The Mirror reports that 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."

Another eyewitness wrote: "Avoid Streatham Hill. 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."