Stabbing victim recovering after clampdown in Walworth

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a stabbing in Walworth.

Police were called by paramedics at 5.22pm on Friday, 21 August, to reports of a man stabbed in the area of East Street.

The man is believed to have been stabbed nearby in Nursey Row Park.

The 24-year-old man was taken to hospital suffering stab injuries. He remains in hospital in a critical condition but his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.

DS Rob Merrett of Central South CID: “I believe the victim was attacked by a group of up to six males armed with baseball bats and knives.

“An investigation is underway, including forensic analysis of the scene and of all available CCTV footage, in addition to house-to-house and other local enquiries.

“I urge any witnesses, anyone with information and in particular people who have mobile phone footage of the incident to come forward and speak with police if they have not already done so.”

A Section 60 order was authorised for the Walworth area following the incident, which stayed in place until Saturday morning at 7am; and additional patrols were put in place.

Anyone with information that may assist the investigation should call 101; reference 5940/21aug.

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

If you need help or information to support someone you suspect is involved in knife crime, or you want assistance yourself, then you can visit www.knifefree.co.uk or LondonNeedsYouAlive.