Hither Green knife attack: Man fighting for life after being stabbed in the face
A MAN is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in the face in South London.
Hither Green stabbing: man fighting for his life after suffering knife would to his face
Met Police were approached by the man at around 7.38pm on Tuesday on Hither Green Lane in Lewisham.
The force said the 23-year-old victim, who has been taken to a South London hospital, is in a life-threatening condition.
So far no arrests have been made.
On Twitter, Met Police advised that a Section 60 order has been authorised in Lewisham following the stabbing.
The order allows officers to stop and search anyone in a certain area and will run from 7.50pm until 7am on Wednesday morning.
Met Police said: “Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information that could assist police should call 101 ref CAD 7106/1 June.”
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Met Police have issued a Section 60 stop and search order
Met Police are urging witnesses to come forward or call 101 ref CAD 7106/1 June.