Three teenagers have been taken into custody after a stabbing incident at Clock House Station in Beckenham left two individuals injured. The altercation occurred on Sunday, February 22, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Incident Details and Police Response
At approximately 7pm, authorities were alerted to reports of a disturbance at the railway station. Upon arrival, officers discovered a teenager with stab wounds near the station. The victim was immediately transported to a hospital, where medical professionals assessed his condition as non-life-threatening and not life-changing.
Following his discharge from the hospital, this teenager was arrested on suspicion of affray. In a subsequent search of the area, police located two additional teenagers. One of them had sustained a non-life-threatening stab injury to his arm, while the other was unharmed. Both were also arrested on suspicion of affray, and all three remain in custody as investigations continue.
Statements from Authorities
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police provided a detailed account: "Officers were called at around 7pm on Sunday, February 22 to reports of an altercation at Clock House railway station in Beckenham. On responding to the incident, officers found a teenager a short distance from the station. He had sustained stab injuries and was taken to hospital, where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening or life-changing. He was later arrested on suspicion of affray upon being discharged from hospital. Officers conducted an area search and found two other teenagers, one of whom had also sustained a non-life-threatening stab injury to his arm. Both of these teenagers were also arrested on suspicion of affray. All those arrested remain in custody, and further enquiries are ongoing."
The London Ambulance Service also responded promptly to the scene. A spokesperson stated: "We were called at 6.59pm yesterday (February 22) to reports of a stabbing in Rowden Road, Beckenham. We sent an ambulance crew, two paramedics in fast response cars, an advanced paramedic, and an incident response officer to the scene. We treated a patient at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre as a priority."
Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward to assist with the investigation. Individuals can text the British Transport Police at 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, using reference number 534 of 22 February. The police emphasize the importance of community cooperation in resolving such cases and ensuring public safety.
This stabbing highlights ongoing concerns about youth violence in the area, and local residents are encouraged to remain vigilant. The swift actions of the police and emergency services helped prevent more serious outcomes, but the incident underscores the need for continued efforts to address underlying issues contributing to such altercations.
