Wandsworth Road Battersea stabbing: Man taken to hospital

Man in his 30s taken to hospital after stabbing on busy south London road <i>(Image: Google)</i>
Man in his 30s taken to hospital after stabbing on busy south London road (Image: Google)
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A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Battersea.

The incident happened outside a row of shops in Wandsworth Road just before 2.50pm yesterday (July 18).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man who had been stabbed.

He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition is unknown at this stage.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 2.48pm on Friday, July 18, to reports of a stabbing on Wandsworth Road, Battersea.

“Officers attended and found a male, in his 30s, with stab wounds.

"He was taken to hospital by paramedics where he is receiving treatment. Wandsworth Road has been closed in both directions and a crime scene is in place.

“There have been no arrests. This is believed to be an isolated incident and enquiries are ongoing.”

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