South Croydon stabbing leaves young man fighting for life as police chase attacker

A young man was left fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed in a churchyard in South Croydon on Saturday (July 27). Met Police officers were called at 7.15pm to reports of a stabbing on Heathfield Road, with a photo shared on social media showing a cordon at the entrance to St Peter’s Church.

MyLondon understands the stabbing took place in the churchyard, with a Met police car also pictured parked outside. London Ambulance Service (LAS) officers and paramedics attended and found a 22-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.

He was rushed to hospital and doctors told the Met Police his injuries were described as life-threatening. No arrests have yet been made, so the man’s attacker is still at large. Police said they were investigating the incident.

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Photos posted online show that St Peter’s churchyard was cordoned off while police carried out their investigations. However, the crime scene has since been demolished, MyLondon understands.

Police have released a statement regarding the stabbing. A spokesman said: “Police were called at approximately 7.15pm to reports of a stabbing in Heathfield Road, Croydon. Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found a 22-year-old man suffering from injuries; he was taken to the hospital, where his injuries are. described as life threatening.

“No arrests have been made at this time. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.” Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 6360/27JUL24. You can also give anonymous information to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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