A man has been knifed with a machete in a suspected homophobic attack outside a Sainsbury’s supermarket in London.
Police and paramedics were called to the store next to Canada Water Tube station at about 3.15pm on Tuesday.
Scotland Yard said a man had been attacked and that there "may be a homophobic motive". He was rushed to hospital with a leg wound.
The suspect is believed to have fled the scene on a motorbike. No arrests have been made.
A police spokesman added: “Police are dealing with a suspected homophobic attack in Southwark.
"Officers were called at 3.12pm on Tuesday, July 23, to Surrey Quays Road. It was reported a man had been attacked with a machete.
"Officers attended and found a man with a wound to his leg. He was taken by London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital.
"The suspect is believed to have left the scene on a motorbike.
"At this time police believe there may be a homophobic motive for the attack."
