The Metropolitan Police were called to the Man on the Moon pub in New Addington after reports of fighting among a large crowd gathered outside in the early hours of Sunday (4 September) morning.
Initial police reports said multiple people had suffered stab injuries in a fight, after which a vehicle that was allegedly involved in the incident made off from the scene, colliding with a number of people in the crowd outside.
Following the incident, two people were taken to hospital and three men were subsequently arrested.
Police
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “On Sunday 4 September, police were called at approximately 1.10am to reports of a fight outside Man on the Moon public house and a large crowd gathering.
“On arrival, officers found a man who had suffered stab wounds, he was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life threatening and not life changing.
“A woman who had been in collision with a car suffered minor injuries was also taken to a south London hospital. At this time no other people have come forward and reported injuries."
Victims
The statement continued: “A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and has been taken into custody at a south London police station where he currently remains.
“A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been taken into custody at a south London police station where he currently remains.
“A second 23-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and has been taken into custody at a south London police station where he currently remains.”
The Morning Advertiser contacted the pub but the licensee was unavailable for comment.