Man in 20s stabbed in broad daylight in Brockwell Park

A man has been stabbed in broad daylight in Brockwell Park as park-goers enjoy the warm weather.

Police are hunting for a man in a grey tracksuit after a 20-year-old was found with a stab wound to the leg on Wednesday.

Police were called to Effra Parade at 8.17pm after being alerted to a stabbing by the London Ambulance Service.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital and his injuries were assessed as being non-life threatening.

Officers investigating the case believe the stabbing took place in Brockwell Park, a short distance away from where the man was found.

They are appealing for anyone who may have been in the park and witnessed the incident, or who has other information about what happened, to come forward.

In particular, they are keen to identify and speak to a man who was seen in the area earlier in the evening.

He is described as black, around 5ft11, with a large build, wearing a grey tracksuit and white top with grey writing on.

Detective Constable Kismet Green, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Brockwell Park area on Wednesday evening at around 8pm.

“The park was busy because of the warm weather and we believe there will be people who witnessed the incident or noticed some sort of altercation.

“We would encourage anyone who knows anything, no matter how small, to get in touch.”

There have been no arrests but an investigation is under way.

Anyone with information should call 101, providing the reference CAD7355/02JUN.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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