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Earlsfield stabbing: Young man rushed to hospital after daylight stabbing outside Tesco Express

Scene: Police believe two men started arguing outside Tesco Express on Garratt Lane: Google Street View
Scene: Police believe two men started arguing outside Tesco Express on Garratt Lane: Google Street View

A young man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in broad daylight outside a Tesco Express in south-west London.

The victim, aged in his 20s, is thought to have been knifed by another male after an argument broke out on Garratt Lane in Earlsfield.

Police officers and paramedics were called to the scene at 5.40pm on Sunday.

The victim was taken to a south London hospital for treatment but police today revealed that his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

The road was cordoned off and pictures from the scene showed police vehicles blocking traffic while officers investigated the crime scene.

Officers from Wandsworth CID are appealing for witnesses and information which could help them track down the alleged knifeman. There have not yet been any arrests.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Wandsworth CID via 101 - you can also tweet @MetCC with information. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.