No arrests have been made so far
An 18-year-old has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Eltham this afternoon (Saturday, October 31). The victim was attacked by a man who then stole his e-bike and fled the scene, police say.
Officers were called to Rochester Way at 2.15pm, with the air ambulance landing in nearby Oxleas Meadows at 2.27pm. Scotland Yard has since confirmed the victim’s condition was assessed in hospital as non life-threatening.
No arrests have been made so far, with police now appealing for help from witnesses to identify the suspect. A Met Police spokesperson said: “At around 2.15pm on Saturday, October 31, the London Ambulance Service called police to the scene of a stabbing in Rochester Way, Eltham.
“The victim, an 18-year-old man, was assaulted by a man who then stole his e-bike. He was taken to hospital where his condition has been confirmed as non-life-threatening. “Although no arrests have been made at this stage, officers are working at pace to identify the suspect. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 3860/31OCT.”
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