A man has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the head on a busy Croydon street.

Met Police officers were called just before lunchtime to reports of a man suffering stab wounds on the corner of George Street and Wellesley Road.

A large police cordon is in place with many shops having to close as a result and a number of officers and police vehicles at the scene.

Met Police officers are in the area close to McDonald's and Barclays bank where the pavement has now been cordoned off.

Police and paramedics rushed to the scene after a man, believed to be in his 20s, suffered stab wounds on the busy street which is close to East Croydon station.

He was rushed to hospital at around 11.55am this morning (Wednesday, June 13).

His condition is not yet known.

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