A man has been found injured and another is in hospital after a double stabbing in Elephant and Castle.
The incident happened in Elephant Road just after 5.50am yesterday (October 22).
Officers were called to the scene and found one man with a minor injury.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.
They have been taken into police custody.
A short time later, a man admitted himself to hospital where his condition was assessed as non life threatening.
Police enquiries are ongoing.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called to Elephant Road, SE17, at 05.51hrs on Sunday, 22 October to reports of a stabbing.
“Officers attended. One man was found at the scene with a minor injury.
“Two men were arrested at the scene on suspicion of GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.
“They were taken into custody.
“A short time later, a man self-presented at hospital with a stab injury. His condition has been assessed as non life-threatening.
“Enquiries are ongoing.”
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