A man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in Beddington.
It’s after police, firefighters and paramedics were called to reports of a stabbing at a warehouse in Beddington just after 10am.
Five people, a man in his 50s, two men in their 30s, and two men in their 20s, were taken to hospital with stab wounds.
Their conditions were assessed as not life-threatening.
A 30-year-old man was also taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
London Fire Brigade Assistant Commissioner Darren McLatchey said: “Firefighters were mobilised to support colleagues from the Metropolitan Police Service and London Ambulance Service as they responded to reports of a stabbing on Marlowe Way in Beddington.
“Seven fire engines, one Fire Rescue Unit and a Command Unit were deployed to the scene as part of the Brigade’s predetermined response. London’s firefighters are trained to support paramedics in carrying out immediate emergency care, as well as providing our rescue capability when responding to this type of incident.
“Upon arrival, crews supported the police by carrying out a systematic search of the incident site as they worked to make the scene safe. Crews from Mitcham, Norbury, Wallington and surrounding fire stations attended the scene.
“The thoughts of everyone across the Brigade are with those who have been affected by this incident.”
Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain, local policing commander for south London, said: “Officers responded quickly and arrested the suspect within an hour. An investigation is now under way.
“Based on initial enquiries we believe all those involved knew each other. Therefore we do not believe there is any wider risk to the public.”
