Authorities have apprehended eight individuals, including a man and seven boys, in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred at a KFC on Bromley High Street. The arrests were made on suspicion of attempted murder.
A spokesperson for KFC confirmed that the serious incident began within the restaurant. The company stated it is cooperating with the ongoing police investigation and providing support to its staff and customers present during the event.
Eyewitness accounts suggest that an altercation escalated into a fight inside the establishment, with one individual reportedly fleeing the scene armed with a machete. Another local business owner observed the conflict spilling out onto the street.
The Metropolitan Police are actively working to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the incident. An increased police presence has been deployed to the area. Detectives are currently treating the event as isolated. Police have confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and there will be continued visibility in the vicinity.