A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after being stabbed near a mosque on Plumstead Road this afternoon. The incident, which occurred shortly after 1:00 PM on Friday, has led to a heavy police presence and multiple cordons in the area.
Police Incident Outside Mosque
Emergency services rushed to Plumstead Road, SE18, following reports of a stabbing during Friday prayers. According to witnesses at the scene, the suspect fled into the mosque, which was swiftly placed under police lockdown, with armed officers called in to secure the building.
The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have both been contacted for further details. A spokesperson for LAS confirmed a man had been treated at the scene and taken to hospital, where his injuries are being assessed. His condition is not currently known.
Witnesses Describe Chaos
Worshippers at the mosque described scenes of panic as the incident unfolded during one of the busiest times of the week. “There were people running and shouting—then we saw the police arrive with guns drawn,” one witness told reporters.
Several streets surrounding the mosque have been cordoned off, and officers remain on site conducting searches and gathering evidence. The mosque itself remains under police control as investigations continue.
Unrelated Incident Nearby
Police are also attending a separate incident on Plumstead High Street, believed to be unrelated to the mosque stabbing. Details about this second incident are still emerging.
Appeal for Information
Anyone with information, footage, or images from the scene is urged to contact Met Police via 101, quoting the time and location of the incident. Alternatively, you can reach out anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Residents are advised to avoid the area while investigations continue. Local bus services may be diverted due to the cordons in place.
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