A man has been taken to hospital after he was found with stab wounds in Erith.

Police were called to reports of a crash and men fighting in West Street at 11.35am today (August 5).

A man, aged in his 30s, was found with knife wounds and was taken to a south London hospital.

His condition has not been released yet.

The suspects left the scene in a silver Lexus saloon car along West Street and Church Manor Way.

The car was soon found on fire at Rutland Gate in Belvedere at 12.11pm today.

London Fire Brigade attended the scene to extinguish the fire and the car has been seized by officers.

Investigations continue to find the suspects.

A crime scene and road closures remain in place at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting the reference 2912/5AUG.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 11:35hrs on Friday, 5 August to reports of a road traffic collision and males fighting at West Street, Erith.

“Officers and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended.

“At the scene a man, aged 30s, was found with knife wounds.

“He was taken to a south London hospital.

“We await an update on his condition.

“The suspect[s] fled the scene in a silver coloured Lexus saloon car along West Street and Church Manor Way.

“The suspect vehicle was found on fire at Rutland Gate, Belvedere at 12:11hrs.

“London Fire Brigade attended and the firefighters extinguished the flames.

“The vehicle has been seized and will undergo forensic testing.

“Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate the suspects.

“A crime scene and road closures remain in place at this time.

“Witnesses or anyone with footage or information should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 2912/5AUG.

“To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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