A young man has been rushed to hospital after a suspected robbery in South London ended with him being stabbed.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Balham High Road at 11.34pm on Tuesday, August 24.
Officers from the Met Police found the 27-year-old victim suffering from stab injuries and provided first aid.
He was then taken to a South London hospital by the London Ambulance Service, where thankfully his wounds were found to be non-life-threatening.
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The road was closed following the incident and it remains partially closed as investigations continue.
So far no arrests have been made.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Police were called at 11.34pm on Tuesday August 24 to reports of a suspected robbery on Balham High Road, SW12.”
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They continued: “Officers attended and found a man suffering from a stab injury. They immediately provided first aid.
“The 27-year-old man was taken by the London Ambulance Service to a south London hospital; his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
“A crime scene remains in place and the road is partially closed to traffic. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.
“Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 8134/24Aug.”
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