Four people in hospital after stabbing in south-east London

Seven people have been arrested after four men were stabbed in south-east London, the Metropolitan police said.

Officers were called to reports of “an altercation” on Bromley High Street at 2.15pm and found four men with stab wounds, the force added.

In a statement, it said: “Officers attended the scene alongside the London ambulance service and London’s air ambulance and found four men with stab wounds. Three of them were taken to hospital where they are receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. One is in critical condition.

Forensic investigators at the scene on Thursday afternoon. Photograph: James Manning/PA

“Seven men were arrested and they all remain in custody.

“Police inquiries continue and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the public.”

The London ambulance service said ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast-response car, an incident response officer, an advanced paramedic and London’s air ambulance were dispatched to the scene.

Four patients were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital, the service added.

A picture shared on X on Thursday afternoon appeared to show a section of Bromley High Street cordoned off, with an emergency vehicle on site.

The Met asked anyone with information to contact police on 101.