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Police were called to reports of a number of people stabbed in East Street in Walworth at about 10:40 GMT on Sunday.

"There will be an increased policing presence in the Walworth area as we work alongside our partners to provide reassurance to local people and small businesses operating in East Street," he added.

Adam Kadirzadah, who sells fruit in East Street in Walworth, south London, told BBC London how a man approached shoppers from behind.

Officers were called to to reports of a number of people stabbed in East Street in Walworth at about 10:40 BST on Sunday.

The vehicle — a white BMW X5 SUV — exited the freeway onto East Street.