A MAN in his 50s was rushed to hospital after being knifed repeatedly in South London tonight.

The shocking attack – the latest in a bloody string – took place in Thornton Heath shortly before 5pm this evening.

3 Bloody clothes can be seen next to medical kit behind a police cordon Credit: UK News in Pictures

Cops said the man’s condition is not known after he was whisked away with multiple stab wounds by medics.

A local business owner has described the frantic scenes when the police arrived.

She said: “There lots of police jumping out of vans and helicopters above us.”

One resident has reacted on Twitter saying: "Another stabbing on the block."

A spokesperson for Met Police said: “Police were called at 4.52pm on Monday, July 15 to reports of a stabbing on Langdale Road, Thornton Heath.

“Officers attended and found a man, believed to be in his 50s, suffering stab injuries.

“He has been taken to hospital and we await an update on his condition.”

It's the latest in a harrowing spate of bloodshed as London's violent crime crisis continues to spiral out of control.

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Last month, London was left reeling after three killings in just 24 hours. It included the deaths of two teenagers - who were killed just 12 minutes apart in separate gun and knife attacks. In May, figures revealed five young people are attacked with a knife every day in London.

3 Cops cordoned off the street in South London after the stabbing tonight Credit: UK News in Pictures

3 Officers said they are still awaiting news on the victim's condition Credit: UK News in Pictures

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