02/03/2010

Man Stabbed In Brixton

Police have appealed for witnesses and information after a stabbing in Brixton.

Officers were called to Brixton Hill, SW9 to reports of a number of men injured shortly before 6pm on Sunday.

Three men were taken to south London hospitals - one man, believed aged in his mid-20s, had been stabbed and is in a critical condition.

The other two, thought to be of a similar age, suffered cuts and bruises, police said.

"We await an update on their condition or whether they are now discharged," said a spokesman.

Two men have since been arrested in connection with the incident.

"Detectives from Lambeth CID are investigating. We must retain an open mind at this early stage on the circumstances of the incident and any possible motive," added the police spokesman.

Any witnesses or anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police in Brixton.

(PR/GK)

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