A 22-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Thornton Heath.

The man was found injured in Beulah Road shortly before 2.40pm today (June 20).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended.

He was taken to a south London hospital for treatment.

Officers await an update on his condition.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 101 and quote reference 4116/20JUN.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “At 14:38hrs on Monday, 20 June police were called to reports of a stabbing in Beulah Road, Thornton Heath.

“Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics.

“A male, believed to be aged 22, was found with stab wounds and was taken to a south London hospital.

“We await an update on his condition.

“Anyone with information about the incident who has not yet spoken to police should call 101 with the reference 4116/20JUN.

“Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

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