Streatham News

A stabbing has rocked Streatham High Road, with emergency services scrambling to the scene outside the local Starbucks just before 1.30pm on Monday, October 6.

Chaos Outside Streatham Starbucks

The man in his 20's was found on Streatham Hill

An investigation is underway after police were called to reports of a stabbing this lunchtime in south London

When officers arrived in Streatham Hill they found a man with a stab wound. He has been taken to hospital.

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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.

Streatham Stabbing Outside Starbucks on High Road

Police statement on the stabbing

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.

A horrific knife attack has left the streets of a London high street covered in blood. The public is being asked to avoid Streatham Hill as the emergency services deal with the situation.

Local councillor, Martin Abrams, posted on X: "Really shocking stabbing incident in Streatham this afternoon.

"Local Councillors are in touch with the Council and Police and will update with information as we get it.