TWO men have died and a third is in “life-threatening condition” after a stabbing at a workplace in London.
Police were called to a business premises in Long Lane, Southwark at 1pm on Monday and found four people had been stabbed.
UKNIPA murder investigation has been launched following a fatal stabbing on Long Lane in London[/caption]
UKNIPEmergency services were rushed to the scene where three men were taken to hospital[/caption]
UKNIPA 27-year-old man has since died in hospital[/caption]
A 58-year-old man died at the scene while three other men were taken to hospital, the Metropolitan Police said.
A 27-year-old man has since died in hospital.
Meanwhile, one man in his thirties has been detained in connection with the incident and is in hospital in a life-threatening condition, the force said.
Another man in his thirties is also in hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
An urgent murder investigation has since been launched as cops appeal to the public for further information.
The incident is not thought to be terror related, cops said.
Natasha Ennin, Southwark Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhoods, said she has been left “horrified” and “deeply saddened” by the deaths.
She also urged members of the public to share any relevant information with the police to help with their investigation.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said: “Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this shocking incident.
“At this point, we do not believe it to be terrorism-related and there is no further risk to the public.
“There will be a heavy police presence in the area throughout today and I would encourage anyone with information to speak with officers or contact the Met by other means.”
A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 1.04pm today to reports of a stabbing on Long Lane, SE1.
“We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, incident response officers, a command support vehicle and paramedics from our tactical response unit.
“We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance, which consisted of a paramedic and a doctor in a car.
“We treated four people at the scene. We took three patients to major trauma centres as a priority.
“Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Natasha Ennin, Southwark Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhoods, said: “I’m horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of two men in our borough today.
“My heartfelt condolences go to their families and friends. Police have launched a murder investigation and have said this evening they do not believe the incident to be terrorism-related, and that there is no further risk to the public.
“If you can help police with information please call 101 or report online.
“There are extra police in the Long Lane area this evening and we will remain in close contact with police as they continue their investigation.”
UKNIPOne man in his thirties has been detained in connection with the incident[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
