Person taken to hospital after triple stabbing in Woolwich

On Friday (March 31), at around 6.30pm, emergency services were called to a stabbing in Thomas Street, Woolwich.

Metropolitan Police officers found three men with stab wounds at the scene.

London Ambulance Service confirmed that two people were treated at the scene.

One person was taken to hospital after treatment on site, while another refused further treatment.

A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We responded to several calls regarding reports of stabbings in Woolwich on Friday 31 May.”

“The first call came in at 6.32pm for an incident on Calderwood Street. Then we were called at 6.47pm for an incident on Powis Street.

“We sent ambulance crews, an operations manager and a paramedic in an emergency vehicle.

“We treated two patients on site. We took one to a large trauma center as a priority, the other refused further treatment.”

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that her condition was not considered life-threatening.

16 people have been arrested and investigations into the incident are ongoing.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “Police were called to a fight in Thomas Street, Woolwich, at around 6.25pm ​​on Friday 31 May.

“Officers went to the scene and found three men with stab wounds.

“All were taken to hospital. Their condition is not considered life-threatening.

“Additional officers were dispatched to the area and a total of 16 people were arrested in connection with the incident. Investigations are ongoing.

“Section 60 applies until 9.37am on 1 June and covers the SE18 postcode area.

“Any witnesses or anyone with footage that could assist police should call 101 quoting reference number 5815/31 May.

“To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.”