The suspect in a multiple fatal stabbing in London today is believed to be a foreign or dual national, GB News sources have suggested.
The man, who is in his thirties, is currently detained in hospital, where he is reported to be in a life threatening condition.
Two men have died and a third is in life-threatening condition after four people were stabbed at a business premises in Southwark, London.
The incident is understood to have taken place at 1pm today, the Metropolitan Police has said.
A tent remains up at the scene in Southwark
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One of the men died at the scene on Long Lane
| Google MapsDetective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said: "At this point, we do not believe it to be terrorism-related and there is no further risk to the public."
The Met Police said the incident occurred on Long Lane in Southwark.
The force added that a 58-year-old man died at the scene, while three other men were rushed to hospital. A 27-year-old man has since died in hospital.
The Metropolitan Police also confirmed that an investigation is underway.
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Scotland Yard's Detective Chief Superintendent 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."
The force said anyone with information can call 101, report online or contact 'X' @METCC and quote CAD3499/28.
London Ambulance Service was also alerted to the incident shortly after 1pm.
The Met Police appealed for any information about the incident at Long Lane
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“We were called at 1.04pm today to reports of a stabbing on Long Lane, SE1," a spokesman said.
"We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, incident response officers, a command support vehicle and paramedics from our tactical response unit.
"We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London's Air Ambulance, which consisted of a paramedic and a doctor in a car.
"We treated four people at the scene. We took three patients to major trauma centres as a priority.
"Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Following the incident, local councillor Helen Dennis said the incident was "heartbreaking", encouraging anyone with information to report it to the police.
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