Man in Hospital Following Machete Attack in South London

Police launch manhunt after a stabbing incident leaves a man in his 30s injured.

A man in his 30s was hospitalized following a stabbing incident on Thursday, March 27, in Woolwich, located in southeast London.

Emergency services responded to the incident at Parry Place, near Plumstead Road, shortly after the attack was reported.

Metropolitan Police stated they were alerted to the scene at 1:34 PM. The London Ambulance Service confirmed they received calls regarding the stabbing at approximately 1:26 PM and dispatched multiple resources, including an ambulance crew and a paramedic in a fast response vehicle.

Upon arrival, emergency responders found the victim lying on the road, where they provided treatment before transporting him to a major trauma center.

His condition is currently being assessed.

Eyewitness accounts from social media report that one observer claimed to have witnessed the attack, describing a man using a machete in the incident.

A police spokesperson indicated that a crime scene had been established, but no arrests had been made as of the latest updates.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting the reference CAD 3693/27MAR, or to reach out to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.