London BLOODBATH: Man rushed to hospital after BROAD DAYLIGHT attack in Croydon
A STABBING in Croydon has left a 42-year-old man in hospital, the Met Police have confirmed.
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Scotland Yard rushed to Croydon High Street this morning after the broad daylight attack. The victim was taken as a "priority" to a major trauma centre, the London Ambulance Service said. In a statement, the Met Police said: "Police were called at 08.46am on Friday, February 15 to reports of a stabbing at High Street, Croydon.
Officers and London Ambulance Service (LAS) attended.
"At the scene a 42-year-old man had suffered a stab wound to the chest.
"He was taken by LAS to a south London hospital. We await an update on his condition.
"At this early stage there have been no arrests."
A cordon 100m is in place while police investigate.
Anyone who witnessed this incident is asked to call 101 and quote 1761/15FEB or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.