A man has been left with life-changing injuries after being stabbed in Penge.

The incident happened in Franklin Road just after 2.30pm yesterday (November 8).

Officers and London Ambulance Service paramedics attended and found a 68-year-old man injured. 

He was taken to a south London hospital for treatment. 

His injuries were assessed as non-life threatening but potentially life-changing.

A crime scene was initially put in place to determine how the man sustain his injuries.

A spokesperson for Met Police confirmed today (November 9) that he was found with stab wounds.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote reference 4088/08NOV.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At 2.32pm on Tuesday, 8 November police were called to Franklin Road, SE20 following reports that a man was injured in the street.

“Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

“The man – who is believed to be aged 68 – was found with stab wounds and was taken to a south London hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life threatening but potentially life changing.

“Enquiries are ongoing to determine how the man sustained his injuries.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101, giving the reference 4088/08NOV.

“Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

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