Clapham South Tube station evacuated after stabbing at rush hour

Clapham South Tube station has been evacuated after a person was stabbed at rush hour.

Police scrambled to Nightingale Lane, in Clapham, on Friday afternoon following reports of a stabbing.

A person was found at the scene with stab injuries and was taken to hospital, the force said.

Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The station remains closed and no trains are stopping at Clapham South station, Transport for London said.

We're at #Clapham South station following a stabbing. The victim has been taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. The station is currently closed while we carry out enquiries.

Anyone with info can text 61016 and quote ref 349 of 07/02/20.

— BTP London (@BTPLondon)

February 7, 2020

A BTP spokesman tweeted at around 4.30pm: "We're at Clapham South Station following a stabbing.

"The victim has been taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

"The station is currently closed while we carry out enquiries."

The victim has been taken to hospital (Google Maps)

Anyone with information about the incident can text BTP on 61016 and quote ref 349 of 07/02/20.