A major police investigation is underway in Chessington North after a stabbing near a block of flats close to the KFC on North Parade Thursday night.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 9 p.m., following reports of a stabbing outside the KFC restaurant. When officers arrived, they found a person suffering from serious stab wounds. Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital.
The Metropolitan Police have cordoned off the area as an investigation gets underway. The slip road to Tolworth, coming from Shannon Corner, has been closed, and police have also sealed off North Parade, nearby flats, and several side roads around Chessington North Station.
Witnesses reported a heavy police presence late into the night, with uniformed officers, forensic teams, and detectives seen searching the area and collecting evidence. Shops near the station were ordered to close as investigators worked to secure the scene.
“We were told to stay inside. There were police everywhere — cars, vans, even dogs. The whole area around the flats and KFC was taped off,” one resident said.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and no arrests have been confirmed at this time. Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area to come forward.
A police spokesperson said: “We are investigating a stabbing that occurred in Chessington North on Thursday evening. One person was hurt, and our enquiries are ongoing. Road closures remain in place. We ask the public to avoid the area while we carry out our investigation.”
The shops at Chessington North and the surrounding residential area are expected to remain closed.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Met Police on 101, quoting the incident reference for the Chessington North stabbing, or to reach out anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
