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Ella Wills

Blackheath stabbing: Man, 18, repeatedly knifed on south-east London street

A woman was chased into a lift and stabbed in Hoxton on Thursday afternoon (file photo) (Picture: Nigel Howard)

A man was rushed to hospital this evening after being repeatedly knifed in south-east London.

Police were called to reports a man, 18, was being threatened with a knife in Blackheath this afternoon.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene in Thyme Close shortly before 3.30pm on Tuesday.

The victim was found suffering from several stab wounds, Scotland Yard said in a statement.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition where his injuries were later deemed not life-threatening.

There have been no arrests, a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said.

A cordon is in place however there is limited disruption to access to the road.

Officers will remain in the surrounding area for a number of hours while initial investigations are under way.

Call police on 101 quoting CAD 4752/26March, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111

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