A man has been injured as he was targeted by axe-wielding thugs in an horrifying attack in south-east London.
Armed police were scrambled to the scene shortly before 5pm on Tuesday following reports of an assault in West Street, Erith.
The victim told officers he had been attacked by two suspects who were in possession on an axe.
He was rushed to hospital to be treated for his his injuries, which have been described as not life-threatening.
A police presence remained in the area following the shocking incident. No arrests have yet been made.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Officers, including firearms officers, attended.
“The victim informed officers that he had been attacked by two suspects in possession of an axe.
“The man was taken by the London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.”
