Police are investigating a violent altercation in Petts Wood that left a man with a slash wound to his arm on Saturday night (March 22).

Emergency services were called to Station Square, near Petts Wood railway station, at around 10.15pm following reports of a fight involving a number of people.

Witnesses reported that commuters were evacuated from the station amid the disturbance, which sparked a large police presence in the area.

At the scene, officers and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service treated a man in his 30s for a slash injury to his arm. Fortunately, the injury was not deemed serious enough to require hospital treatment.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed:

“Police were called at around 10.15pm on Saturday (March 22) to reports of a fight involving a number of people in the vicinity of Station Square, Petts Wood.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended.

A man, aged in his 30s, was treated at the scene for a slash injury to the arm – he did not require hospital treatment.

No arrests; enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”

As the investigation continues, police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who can assist is urged to call 101 or contact @MetCC on X (formerly Twitter) quoting CAD 7481/22Mar. To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.