A desperate manhunt is underway after a man was stabbed in a broad daylight attack on a train en route to Victoria today.
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses to come forward after the victim was reported to have “serious injuries”.
The incident is reported to have taken place shortly before 4pm.
The victim’s injuries are believed to be “life-threatening” according to the police.
British Transport Police have yet to make any arrests.
In a statement, British Transport Police said: “Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured at Beckenham Junction today.
“At around 3.56pm today (27 March), we received reports of two men fighting while entering a train at Shortlands (railway station). A man sustained serious injures consistent with being stabbed.
“Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Metropolitan Police Service and the London Ambulance Service, and the victim was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
“Enquiries are ongoing and there have been no arrests so far.
“British Transport Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 397 of 27/03/2024.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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