Streatham stabbing live: Updates after two men rushed to hospital after fight in street

Two men were stabbed last night after a fight broke out in Streatham. Police and ambulance services were called to Babington Road just after 9pm where they found a 30-year-old and a 43-year-old with stab wounds.

Both men were taken to hospital where they currently remain. The 30-year-old man’s condition is said to not be life-threatening and police are still waiting on an update of the 43-year-old man. Residents reported that Babington Road was closed off from both sides this morning with some individual cars also cordoned off.

A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 9.01pm on Tuesday, April 26 to reports of people fighting in Babington Road, SW16. Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and found two men with stab injuries nearby in Conyers Road.

“A 30-year-old man remains was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening. A 43-year-old was taken to hospital and we await an update on his condition. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 7445/26Apr. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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