A teenager has reportedly been stabbed in broad daylight at the junction between Peckham High Street and Rye Lane.
Two men have been arrested following the incident, which saw a nineteen-year-old rushed to hospital at around 1pm today (Friday, December 2).
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Police say he suffered a stab wound and that his condition is not life-threatening.
Detectives have not identified the two individuals who have been arrested but say they were taken into custody.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 12:57hrs on Friday, 2 December to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Peckham High Street and Rye Lane, SE15.
“Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with a stab wound. His condition was assessed as not life-threatening.
“Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody.”
Photos posted to Twitter showed a police cordon around the road in front of the Peckham Arch, a notoriously busy area.
Another double stabbing in Peckham.
No one is doing anything to stop this. pic.twitter.com/cuILB1acaN— PoliticalX (@Politics20204) December 2, 2022
Enquiries are ongoing and any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 3251/02Dec. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.