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Five people stabbed at London music event

Google A general view of Nathan Way in Thamesmead. There are cars and vans parked on either side of the road. Google
Emergency services were called to Nathan Way in Thamesmead shortly after 04:15 BST

Five people have been taken to hospital after being stabbed at a music event in south-east London.

Emergency services were called to Nathan Way in Thamesmead shortly after 04:15 BST to reports that a number of people had been injured.

The Met Police said five people had been "seriously assaulted" and had suffered stab injuries.

All of them were taken to hospital by paramedics and no arrests have been made.

The BBC understands the stabbings happened after a fight broke out during the event.

A cordon remains in place and inquiries are ongoing, the Met Police said.

Anyone with information about what happened has been asked to contact police.

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