A man in his 50s is in a serious condition after being stabbed multiple times in Streatham.

The incident happened in Abercairn Road at 3.20am yesterday (July 22).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured.

He was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition was assessed as serious.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries into the circumstances continue.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 3:20hrs on Monday, 22 July to reports of a man being stabbed in Abercairn Road, SW16.
 
“Officers attended alongside paramedics from London Ambulance Service.

“They found a man in his 50’s had been stabbed multiple times.

“The man was taken to hospital for treatment; he remains there in a serious condition.

“There currently have been no arrests. A crime scene remains in place.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD832/22JUL.

“You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”