A man is in hospital after being stabbed at a restaurant in Croydon. The incident occurred on Derby Road at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. The victim, aged 36, was inside the restaurant when he was attacked. Emergency services rushed him to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large.
Police Response and Investigation
Police were called to the scene at 11:14 a.m. Officers from the Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service attended. The victim was treated for stab wounds and transported to a hospital, where he remains in stable condition. A police cordon was established, and forensic teams are examining evidence. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them.
A Met spokesperson stated: “On Friday, May 9, at 11:14 a.m., police were called to reports of a stabbing at a restaurant on Derby Road, Croydon. Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service, who treated a 36-year-old man for stab wounds before taking him to hospital. His injuries have since been confirmed as non-life-threatening. He remains in hospital receiving treatment. No arrests have been made at this stage. An investigation is underway, and anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 2871/9May.”
Scene Details
Photographs from the scene show a heavy police presence, including officers guarding the cordon and forensic teams collecting evidence. Blood and a medical kit were visible on the floor near the restaurant. The attacker is still at large, and police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
This incident adds to recent concerns about knife crime in the area. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
