Attempted murder arrests after man stabbed in London (2025)

A police cordon was put in place after the stabbing (Image: GETTY STOCK)

A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Clapham on Thursday night. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 9pm.

The London Ambulance Service said the stabbing took place at the junction of Clapham High Street and Bedford Road. A picture from the scene shows a police cordon in place under the bridge between Bedford Road and Aristotle Road. The victim was treated at the scene before being taken to a major trauma centre. His condition is not yet known. The Metropolitan Police added that two other men self-presented as hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening or life-changing. The force said all three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.09pm on Thursday 10 April to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Clapham High Street and Bedford Road, SW4.

"We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer.

"We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance. Our first paramedic arrived in four minutes. We treated a man at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority."

The Metropolitan Police said in a public appeal: "The investigation is on-going.If you saw anything or have any information then please call police on 101 stating CAD7355/10apr.

The stabbing took place under the bridge on Clapham High Street (Image: Google Maps Street View)

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Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk."

The southbound side of Clapham High Street remains closed on Friday morning as investigation work takes place. Local buses, including the50, 88, 155, 322 and 345, are being diverted away from the area.

Meanwhile, local train services are not affected by the incident. The Northern Line is operating as normal while the Mildmay Line is facing minor delays due to a points failure.