A man in his 30s has been arrested after two men were stabbed at Kennington underground station and another person was sexually assaulted.

Emergency services were called to Kennington underground station yesterday (March 27) at around 10:30pm after reports that a man had been stabbed on the northbound platform.

A second man was believed to be injured after attempting to intercede to prevent the attack.

Another member of the public reported to the police of being groped as the suspect left the station.

Two men in their 40s were taken to hospital, their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder and on suspicion of sexual assault.

Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Paul Attwell said: “This has understandably been a worrying time for the travelling public and our officers have been working around the clock to investigate.

“Extensive lines of enquiry have been followed and a man has now been arrested in connection with this incident. We are not looking for anyone else at this time.

“Our enhanced high-visibility patrols will continue in the area to reassure the travelling public this Bank Holiday weekend.”  

Anyone with information should contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting the reference 728 of 27 March.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.