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Two hospitalised after stabbing on Barnfield Road, Plumstead

Police cordon remains near Plumstead Common after early-morning knife attack on 9 August

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Two people were hospitalised after a knife attack on Barnfield Road in Plumstead in the early hours of 9 August. Emergency services arrived at the scene at 3:58 am following reports of the incident, which occurred near Plumstead Common Road.

The London Ambulance Service confirmed it dispatched an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast-response car, a clinical team manager and an incident response officer. Both patients were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital for further care.

Police cordon in place

A police cordon was established around the area near Burrage Road and Bloomfield Road following the incident. The Metropolitan Police has not yet provided additional details about the attack, including the identities or ages of the victims.

Residents in the area reported seeing emergency vehicles and police activity during the early hours of Sunday morning. The cordon remained in place for several hours while officers conducted initial investigations.

No further details released

The Metropolitan Police has not confirmed whether any arrests have been made or if they are seeking suspects. A spokesperson for the force told News Shopper that enquiries are ongoing but declined to provide further information at this stage.

The London Ambulance Service said in a statement: "We were called at 3:58 am on Sunday 9 August to reports of a stabbing on Barnfield Road, SE18. We treated two patients at the scene and took them to hospital."

We treated two patients at the scene and took them to hospital.
London Ambulance Service spokesperson

What happens next

The Metropolitan Police is expected to release an update on the investigation in the coming days. Residents are advised to avoid the area near Burrage Road and Bloomfield Road while the cordon remains in place.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the police. The force has not yet specified whether it is treating the attack as targeted or random.

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Questions this report answers

Q/A
01What happened on Barnfield Road in Plumstead?

Two people were taken to hospital after a knife attack on Barnfield Road in Plumstead at 3:58 am on 9 August 2026. Emergency services treated the patients at the scene before transporting them to hospital for further care.

02Was anyone arrested after the Plumstead stabbing?

The Metropolitan Police has not confirmed whether any arrests have been made in connection with the stabbing on Barnfield Road. Enquiries are ongoing, and no further details have been released.

03How can residents report information about the incident?

Residents with information about the stabbing on Barnfield Road are asked to contact the Metropolitan Police. The force has not yet provided specific details on how to submit information or tips.

04Is the area near Plumstead Common still cordoned off?

A police cordon was established near Burrage Road and Bloomfield Road following the incident. Residents are advised to avoid the area while the cordon remains in place, though its current status is unclear.

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