Four injured in London knife attack as authorities close main roads in search of suspect

A serious incident has shaken the British capital, leaving four people injured in a knife attack. The news was announced by the London Ambulance Service.

Immediately after the incident, large numbers of police officers, emergency service teams and emergency doctors rushed to the scene. The London Air Ambulance also took part in the rescue operation, arriving after receiving a call at around 14:19.

As a result of the incident, Bromley High Street, where the crime occurred, has been completely closed to traffic in both directions. Authorities are working to locate and arrest the person responsible.

An eyewitness account came from the manager of the Merkur Slots betting shop. She said she had noticed a violent confrontation that suddenly broke out on High Street. Frightened by what was happening, she decided to keep three customers who were inside the premises safe by locking them in until the disturbance was over.