A man has died after three people were stabbed at a busy London market. The Metropolitan Police have arrested a man in his 60s following the knife attack at East Street Market, off Walworth Road in south London at 10.40am. One man died at the scene while a man and a woman were taken to hospital for treatment. Police said they were waiting for an update on their conditions.
The attack is not being treated as terrorism, police said, adding that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. A local witness described the ordeal as “terrifying” as he saw the aftermath of the stabbing. He mentioned that he felt lucky that he and his children were not the victims.
Commander Peter Stevens expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased man and the other injured individuals. The investigation is still in its early stages, but one man has been arrested in connection with the incident. Police are urging anyone with information or footage to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The street where the incident occurred remained cordoned off by police as forensic teams investigated the scene. Traders at the market seemed to have left their stalls in the wake of the stabbing. The London Ambulance Service responded to the scene and treated three people, with two of them being taken to a major trauma center.
This tragic event has shocked the local community and raised concerns about safety in public spaces. Incidents like these serve as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and awareness of one’s surroundings. The police are working diligently to uncover the details of the attack and provide support to those affected by this senseless act of violence. It is essential for witnesses to come forward and share any information they may have to aid in the investigation and bring justice to the victims.
