London stabbings: Five people arrested after being 'seriously injured' at party

Five people have suffered "serious injuries" after being attacked by a knifeman at a party. Police were called to Nathan Way in Thameshead, southeast London, early this morning.

Paramedics took five people to hospital with stab wounds, the severity of which has not yet been released. A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers are investigating an incident in Thamesmead this morning, where five people were seriously assaulted...Enquiries are ongoing and a cordon will remain in place throughout the day."

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