Brixton: Crime scene established after large knife found on street

Large knife in central Brixton
Large knife in central Brixton
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Max Parry

By Max Parry


Published: 06/10/2021

- 17:24

Updated: 14/02/2023

- 11:32

Man, believed to be 17, taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries

A police cordon has been set up in central Brixton around a large knife.

Police cordon in Brixton around large weapon
Police cordon in Brixton around large weapon
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Precise details as to why the weapon was left in the area are not yet clear. However the Metropolitan Police have said that they were called at approximately 11:45am this morning to reports of a fight in Brixton Road.

Both officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene to find a male, believed aged 17, suffering knife injuries. The man has been taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

The Met say enquiries are underway to locate another male who was reported to have been involved.

There have so far been no arrests made, however a crime scene remains in place.

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