A man is critically ill in hospital after being attacked by a group of up to six men “armed with baseball bats and knives”, police have said. Officers were called by the London ambulance service to reports of a stabbing in Walworth, south London, at 5.22pm on Friday. Two young children witnessed the attack, according to bystanders. A man, 24, who was believed to have been attacked in Nursery Row Park, was taken to hospital with stab wounds. The Metropolitan police said there had been no arrests. A crime scene remains in place as the investigation continues. The victim collapsed in the middle of East Street market, as traders were packing away for the evening. A witness said two children were explaining to police what had happened. The woman, who did not wish to be named, said: “I saw someone lying on the floor so I called my elder sister who is a nurse to go and help resuscitate him. I told her to get gloves and a mask but when she ran there the police were not allowing people through. “There was a lady trying to put the young man in the recovery position but they weren’t letting anyone else come near him.” She said the two young children were explaining to police how a gang of men had run up to the victim and stabbed him. “They [the children] were really distressed,” she said. Another woman, who works nearby, said: “I only saw the young man when he was lying on the floor and the paramedics were trying to help him. It was around 5pm so the market was just closing and the traders were packing up and there were lots of children playing in the park.” DS Rob Merrett, of Central South CID, said: “I believe the victim was attacked by a group of up to six males armed with baseball bats and knives. An investigation is under way, including forensic analysis of the scene and of all available CCTV footage, in addition to house-to-house and other local inquiries. “I urge any witnesses, anyone with information, and in particular people who have mobile phone footage of the incident, to come forward and speak with police if they have not already done so.” A section 60 order was authorised for the Walworth area after the incident and additional patrols have been put in place. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation have been advised to call 101.
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