An air ambulance has landed in South Norwood this evening amid reports of a stabbing in the Croydon neighbourhood. A minute-long video shared on social media shows the air ambulance landing in a park near a cricket pitch.

The reported stabbing is said to have occurred on Warminster Road, around Avenue Road, with police currently on the scene. The video depicts the air ambulance landing near a cricket pitch with a child’s scooter and several children’s backpacks visible nearby.

At least three specialist paramedics are seen disembarking from the air ambulance helicopter upon landing.

We have has reached out to both the Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service (LAS) for updates on the nature of the incident and information about those involved.

Ongoing Investigation and Public Response

Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the incident. The presence of emergency services and the air ambulance indicates the seriousness of the situation.

Residents and bystanders have expressed concern and are awaiting further information as emergency personnel attend to the scene. The exact condition of the victim or victims involved in the reported stabbing is currently unknown.

Community Reaction

The video of the air ambulance landing has been widely circulated on social media, prompting reactions from the local community. The park, presumed to be South Norwood Lake & Grounds, is a popular area for families and children, adding to the community’s distress over the incident.