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One Killed And Two Injured In Stabbing Attack At Busy London Street Market

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A man has died after three people were stabbed at a market in London, according to police.

The Metropolitan Police say three people were attacked on Sunday morning at East Street Market, off Walworth Road in south London.

A man, believed to be in his 60s, was arrested at the scene and taken into custody.

Police at the scene in East Street, Walworth, south London, following a fatal stabbing. Officers were called at around 10.40am on Sunday with reports of a number of people stabbed. Three people were found with injuries, and one man died at the scene. A man in his 60s has been arrested. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Walworth. Photo credit should read: James Weech/PA Wire
Image: Forensic investigators in East Street Market. Pic: PA

Police at the scene in East Street, Walworth, south London, following a fatal stabbing. Officers were called at around 10.40am on Sunday with reports of a number of people stabbed. Three people were found with injuries, and one man died at the scene. A man in his 60s has been arrested. Picture date: Sunday November 10, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Walworth. Photo credit should read: James Weech/PA Wire
Image: Pic: PA

The two people injured – a man and a woman – were taken to hospital for treatment. Police say they are waiting for an update on their conditions.

It is understood the incident is mental-health related and police confirmed it is not being treated as terrorism.

Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the attack but say their investigation is at an early stage.

Investigators at the market
Image: Investigators at the market

Pic: UKNIP
Image: A police cordon at the scene. Pic: UKNIP

Commander Peter Stevens said: “Tragically, a man lost his life this morning, and officers are working hard to establish exactly what happened and to provide support to his family. My thoughts and sincere sympathies are with them, and with the other people injured.”

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