George Street Croydon: Two arrested after man stabbed

George Street Croydon: Two arrested after man stabbed <i>(Image: PA)</i>
George Street Croydon: Two arrested after man stabbed (Image: PA)
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Two men have been arrested as a man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Croydon.

Police were called to George Street in Croydon at around 7pm yesterday (Friday, June 23) to reports of a stabbing.

Police and paramedics from London Ambulance Service were at the scene and found a man with stab wounds.

He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where his condition has been assessed as life-threatening.

Two males have been arrested on suspicion of causing GBH.

They have been taken to custody.

A crime scene is in place and enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to George Street, Croydon, at 18.56hrs on Friday, 23 June to reports of a stabbing.

“Officers attended along with paramedics from London Ambulance Service. A man was found with stab wounds.

“He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

“His condition has been assessed as life-threatening.

“Two males have been arrested on suspicion of causing GBH. They have been taken into custody.

“A crime scene is in place.

“Enquiries continue."

 

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