Stabbing reported in Brixton’s Windrush Square, no arrests made
Metropolitan Police are searching for the victim after officers arrived to find them gone
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The Metropolitan Police were called to Windrush Square in Brixton on Tuesday afternoon after reports of a stabbing. Officers arrived at 3:32pm on 4 August 2026 but found the victim had already left the scene.
A police spokesperson said the force has identified the victim and is now attempting to locate them. No arrests have been made, and the crime scene has since been closed.
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No ambulance attendance
The London Ambulance Service confirmed it did not attend the incident. It is unclear whether the victim sought medical attention elsewhere.
Police appeal for information
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Police are investigating the early-hours attack on Selborne Road and appealing for witnesses.
The Metropolitan Police have asked anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting the reference CAD 4259/4Aug. The force has not released a description of the attacker or details of the victim’s injuries.
Windrush Square, a busy public space in central Brixton, was cordoned off following the incident. Photographs taken at the scene showed a red police tape across the square, as reported by MyLondon.
What happens next
The Metropolitan Police will continue efforts to locate the victim. The investigation remains open, and further updates are expected if arrests are made or new evidence emerges.
Questions this report answers
+What happened in Windrush Square on 4 August 2026?
A stabbing was reported at 3:32pm in Windrush Square, Brixton. Police arrived but the victim had already left. The Metropolitan Police are attempting to locate the victim, and no arrests have been made.
+Was anyone arrested after the Brixton stabbing?
No arrests have been made in connection with the stabbing in Windrush Square on 4 August 2026. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the crime scene has been closed and the investigation is ongoing.
+Did the ambulance service attend the Brixton stabbing?
The London Ambulance Service did not attend the incident in Windrush Square on 4 August 2026. It is unclear whether the victim received medical treatment elsewhere.
+How can I report information about the Brixton stabbing?
The Metropolitan Police have asked anyone with information to call 101, quoting the reference CAD 4259/4Aug. The force is attempting to locate the victim and progress the investigation.
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