Two dead and two injured in stabbing at business

Police officers remain at the scene, where some buildings are cordoned off as investigations continue

Two men have been killed and two others are in hospital after a stabbing at a business in Bermondsey, south London.

Metropolitan Police officers were called to a commercial address on Long Lane at about 13:00 BST on Monday. A man aged 58 died at the scene, while another man, 27, died later in hospital.

A third man, who's in his 30s, was detained in connection with the incident and is in hospital in a life-threatening condition and a fourth man in his 30s is also in hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The victims were believed to have been known to each other, the Met said.

A forensics tent was erected outside the address on Long Lane on Monday

The London Ambulance Service sent advanced paramedics to the scene

A section of the street was cordoned off by police and forensic officers were seen working in the area on Monday evening.

Local Labour MP Neil Coyle has visited the scene and said people in the area were "shocked" by incident.

Coyle, who represents Bermondsey and Old Southwark told reporters outside the police cordon the incident was "truly awful".

"It's absolutely devastating for the family and the local community," he said.

"Thankfully, police say this was an isolated incident.

"Police believe they have witnesses, but if anyone else saw anything, please contact the police and share any information you have.

"Lots of people will be shaken.

"People live right on top of this. It's an amazing community and it will be amazing tomorrow as people try and recover from the trauma they've seen."

'Shocking incident'

One local man, who did not want to be named, described the street as a "young professional area" with expensive flats, adding that "you wouldn't expect" this type of incident.

A woman on a neighbouring street said she saw several ambulances and police cars on Monday afternoon.

The woman, who did not wish to be named, said the area was "not too bad" and added she had not heard of anything like this happening before.

Det Ch Supt Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said: "Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this shocking incident.

"There will be a heavy police presence in the area throughout today and I would encourage anyone with information to speak with officers or contact the Met by other means."

Natasha Ennin, Southwark Council's cabinet member for community safety and neighbourhoods, said: "I'm horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of two men in our borough today.

"My heartfelt condolences go to their families and friends."