Seven men have been arrested after four people were stabbed during an altercation inside a KFC in Bromley, south London. Police were called to Bromley High Street at around 2.15pm on Thursday, with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance also in attendance.
Four males were found with stab wounds. Three were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while one remains in a critical condition.
Crime scene investigation
Forensic officers and a crime scene photographer were later seen working inside and outside the KFC restaurant on the High Street, with evidence markers on the floor. A section of Bromley High Street was closed, and traffic was slow around the area of the incident on Thursday afternoon, the AA said.
Parts of Elmfield Road and Ethelbert Road were shut as of Thursday afternoon, and the Church House Gardens park was cordoned off. Some 15 bus routes were also diverted, including the 61, 208 and 119.
Police and witness accounts
A KFC spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a serious incident took place this afternoon in our Bromley High Street restaurant. We are working with the police on their ongoing investigation. Our priority is supporting our team members and customers at this difficult time."
London Ambulance Service said it dispatched ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and an advanced paramedic to the scene. A post shared on X in the early afternoon read: "Been watching from my balcony! Endless sirens and all the various emergency services attending."
Ongoing inquiries
A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police inquiries continue and there is not believed to be any wider threat to the public." Bromley and Biggin Hill MP Peter Fortune said on X: "I am aware of the incident on Bromley High Street this afternoon and I know that residents will have safety concerns. The police are in attendance and have made a number of arrests. I will remain in close contact with the police as they continue to investigate this incident."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 4008/10SEP, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
