At least two people have been injured, one critically, after separate knife attacks at south London train stations.
Police are searching for a suspect after a man was stabbed at Beckenham Junction and left with life-threatening injuries.
Hours later, footage circulating on social media showed a large police presence at Kennington tube station, with numerous claims on social media of at least one person being stabbed. There is no suggestion the incidents are connected.
British Transport Police (BTP) said it received reports of two men fighting while boarding a train bound for Beckenham Junction at Shortlands railway station in Bromley shortly before 4pm yesterday.
Shocking clips shared online showed a man wearing a black hooded jacket, black trousers and a face mask holding a large blade, while onlookers could be heard telling him to stop.
Posting on X just after midnight, freelance journalist Jonathan Kanengoni said: “Footage from the scene at Kennington Tube Station’ where police continue enquiries following reports of a ‘stabbing’ – a resident in the area reports seeing a victim “stretchered out into an ambulance” following the alleged incident.”
Nimco Ali, a friend of Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie, tweeted footage of the attack on the Beckenham Junction train showing a man brandishing a knife and attacking another individual on the floor.
She commented: “This City is basically a horror movie now.”
A statement issued by BTP last night said: “Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to trace the suspect for a stabbing at Beckenham Junction.
“You will see an enhanced police presence across stations in the area throughout the night and into tomorrow.
“We do not believe there is any risk to the wider public.”
No arrests had been made and enquiries were ongoing, BTP added.
Train services in the area were disrupted until around 6.30pm as police dealt with the incident.
A Southeastern trains spokesperson said: “We are aware of a serious incident on board one of our services this afternoon. We are urgently assisting the British Transport Police and would urge anyone with any information to contact them immediately.
“All of our trains are fitted with CCTV and we will be providing this footage to the British Transport Police to assist with their enquiries.
“We also have an integrated safeguarding team, comprised of Southeastern, BTP and Network Rail colleagues and we are already working together to find those responsible.”
Express.co.uk has contacted BTP about the alleged Kennington incident.
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