Bromley High Street stabbing leaves four injured and seven arrested

Four men were injured during a stabbing incident on Bromley High Street in south-east London on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, responded to reports of an altercation at approximately 2:19 pm.

Of the four victims, three are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, while one remains in critical condition. Witnesses reported that the violence may have originated from a fight near or inside a KFC restaurant. Some reports indicated the use of machetes or large knives during the incident.

The Metropolitan Police have arrested seven men in connection with the attack, all of whom remain in custody. Forensic investigators were deployed to the scene, and a cordon was established, causing significant traffic disruptions and bus diversions in the area. Authorities stated there is no wider threat to the public.