Police are investigating after two men were stabbed in what is being treated as a homophobic attack in southwest London.
The incident occurred at 10.15pm on Sunday evening as the two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, stood outside a nightclub in Clapham High Street.
They were approached by a man who attacked them with a knife before running away.
Both men were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged, the Metropolitan Police have said.
They said the incident is being treated as a homophobic attack and enquiries are ongoing to locate and arrest the suspect.
Detective Inspector Gary Castle said: “We are acutely aware of the shock this attack will cause members of the LGBT+ community, and I want to reassure people that an urgent investigation is ongoing to locate the person responsible.
“We recently announced the reinstatement of LGBT+ community liaison officers for each of our 12 basic command units (BCUs) in London to support and advise on investigations where homophobia is a motive, and to ensure the community has a dedicated point of contact to address any concerns they may have.”
Any witnesses are being encouraged to contact police as soon as possible.
