THREE teenage boys are among four people who were stabbed in an alleged broad daylight knife attack at a KFC, as police hold eight over attempted murder.
The brawl on Bromley High Street, in South East London, unfolded shortly after 2pm yesterday and left a 21-year-old man in critical condition.
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Four people were taken to hospital in the aftermath of the terrifying incident, the London Ambulance Service said.
An Air Ambulance helicopter was dispatched to the scene and three boys, aged between 14 and 17, and a 21-year-old man were rushed for treatment.
The teenagers received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries while the man was left in a critical condition.
However, following medical assessment, his injuries have since been deemed non-life-threatening.
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All four of those taken to hospital, along with four other boys aged between 14 and 17, are among the eight who were arrested.
All eight remain in police custody as an investigation into the harrowing incident continues.
Witnesses described loud bangs and screams of horror as the altercation — feared to be between two rival local gangs — spilled into an alleyway in The Mall shopping centre.
Police set up a cordon around part of Bromley High Street and a side road the attackers are thought to have used in a bid to flee the scene.
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Forensic police were last night seen examining evidence, including a rucksack, inside the fast food restaurant.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “At around 14:15hrs on Thursday, 10 September, officers were called to reports of an altercation on Bromley High Street.
“Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance and found three boys, aged between 14 and 17, and a 21-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.
“The boys were taken to hospital where they received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
“The man was also taken to hospital in a critical condition, however, following medical assessment, his injuries have since been deemed non-life-threatening.
“All four of those injured, along with four other boys aged between 14 and 17, have since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in police custody.
“Chief Inspector David Cooper, who leads policing in the local area, said:
“We recognise the impact this incident will have on the local community, and officers are working quickly to establish the full circumstances.
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“There will be an increased police presence in the area, and we encourage anyone with information or concerns to speak to officers.”
“This incident is being treated as an isolated incident.”