Walworth stabbing: Man fighting for life after attack by 'six men armed with bats and knives'

A man is fighting for life with stab wounds after being attacked by a group wielding baseball bats and knives in south London.

Police were called to the scene at around 5.20pm on Friday to reports of a man stabbed in the area of East Street in Walworth.

Officers think the victim, 24, was stabbed nearby in Nursery Row Park. He was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

Police say they believe the man "was attacked by a group of up to six males armed with baseball bats and knives".

A crime scene remains in place. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

Detective Sergeant Rob Merrett of Central South CID: "I believe the victim was attacked by a group of up to six males armed with baseball bats and knives.

"An investigation is underway, including forensic analysis of the scene and of all available CCTV footage, in addition to house-to-house and other local enquiries.

“I urge any witnesses, anyone with information and in particular people who have mobile phone footage of the incident to come forward and speak with police if they have not already done so.”

A Section 60 order was authorised for the Walworth area following the incident and additional patrols have been put in place, police said.

Anyone with information should call 101; reference 5940/21aug. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.