London stabbing horror: Man in critical condition after report of 'knife attack in a shop'
A MAN was rushed to hospital following a stabbing in Thornton Heath on Saturday.
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The man, believed to be aged in his 20s, was found suffering from stab injuries by police at around 3.15pm. Officers found the man after they were called to reports of a stabbing in Beulah Road. Forensics have also arrived on the scene.
London Ambulance Service also attended and rushed the man to a south London hospital for treatment, where he remains in a critical condition.
A man was arrested near to the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
The Met's enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.
On Twitter, The Thornton Heath Chronicle has shared pictures of a cordon in place on Beulah Road.
The Chronicle wrote: "Police are investigating a stabbing inside a shop on Beulah Road.
"The road nearest the Beulah Corner Express convenience store has been closed off while police investigate the incident.
"The Air Ambulance landed in Beulah Road Infant School."
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UK News in Pictures posted on Twitter: "Man in a critical after Croydon stabbing.
"A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was stabbed a number of times inside a shop we can reveal.
"Police were called with Paramedics following the attack on Beulah Road in Thornton Heath."
Unconfirmed reports said the man was "stabbed a number of times inside a shop".
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UK News in Pictures posted on Twitter: "Man in a critical after Croydon stabbing.
"A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was stabbed a number of times inside a shop we can reveal.
"Police were called with Paramedics following the attack on Beulah Road in Thornton Heath."