London stabbing: Man, 18, treated for ‘severe injury’ after ‘assault’ - Police on scene
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a fight involving "groups armed with weapons" in London.
Police said the fight took place on Amersham Road in New Cross, South London at around 3.30pm today. The fight, which was understood to have involved a group of young men, resulted in one man being found with a knife injury to his wrist before he was taken to hospital, police say.
The Metropolitan Police have cordoned off Amersham Road and have launched an investigation into the exact circumstances of the incident.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday, 12 May, to reports of a group of males fighting with weapons in Amersham Road, SE14.
"Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service.
"A man, believed to be in his late teens, was found with a knife injury to his wrist and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A section 60 search power has been authorised the area shown below. This is happening as a result of an assault on an 18 year old male involving a blade. Male is being treated for a severe injury to his hand/wrist. pic.twitter.com/rF8eg8CHsk
— Lewisham MPS (@MPSLewisham) May 12, 2021
"A number of roads are closed as police carry out their enquiries.
"At this early stage, there have been no arrests."
Police also said a Section 60 search power has been authorised in the area following the incident.
This has been authorised to help police implement stop and search.
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In a statement on Twitter, Lewisham MPS, wrote: “A section 60 search power has been authorised the area shown below.
"This is happening as a result of an assault on an 18-year-old male involving a blade.
“Male is being treated for a severe injury to his hand/wrist.”
The area where the power has been granted includes parts of Greenwich, Deptford, Surrey Quays, Peckham and Lewisham.
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The London Ambulance Service also attended the scene and were called just after 3.30pm this afternoon.
Locals have also reported an air ambulance attending the scene.
Bus routes have been diverted whilst a police cordon remains in place.
The cordon is expected to be lifted later this evening.