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| Two dead after four people stabbed at business premises in central London | Two dead after four people stabbed at business premises in central London |
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| Police say a third man is in a life-threatening condition after incident in Long Lane, Southwark | Police say a third man is in a life-threatening condition after incident in Long Lane, Southwark |
| Two men have died and a third is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after four people were stabbed in a businesses premises in central London. | Two men have died and a third is in a life-threatening condition in hospital after four people were stabbed in a businesses premises in central London. |
| Police were called to Long Lane, Southwark, at 1pm on Monday and found four men had been stabbed. A 58-year-old died at the scene while three other men were taken to hospital, the Metropolitan police said. A 27-year-old has since died in hospital. | |
| A man in his 30s has been detained in connection with the incident and is in hospital in a life-threatening condition, the force said. Another man in his 30s is also in hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. | A man in his 30s has been detained in connection with the incident and is in hospital in a life-threatening condition, the force said. Another man in his 30s is also in hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. |
| DCS Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said: “Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this shocking incident. | DCS Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said: “Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this shocking incident. |
| “At this point, we do not believe it to be terrorism-related and there is no further risk to the public. | “At this point, we do not believe it to be terrorism-related and there is no further risk to the public. |
| “There will be a heavy police presence in the area throughout today and I would encourage anyone with information to speak with officers or contact the Met by other means.” | “There will be a heavy police presence in the area throughout today and I would encourage anyone with information to speak with officers or contact the Met by other means.” |
| Natasha Ennin, Southwark council’s cabinet member for community safety and neighbourhoods, said: “I’m horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of two men in our borough. My heartfelt condolences go to their families and friends. | Natasha Ennin, Southwark council’s cabinet member for community safety and neighbourhoods, said: “I’m horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of two men in our borough. My heartfelt condolences go to their families and friends. |
| “Police have launched a murder investigation and have said this evening they do not believe the incident to be terrorism-related, and that there is no further risk to the public. If you can help police with information please call 101 or report online.” | “Police have launched a murder investigation and have said this evening they do not believe the incident to be terrorism-related, and that there is no further risk to the public. If you can help police with information please call 101 or report online.” |