Two women injured in double-stabbing with manhunt underway

Two women have been hospitalised after a double stabbing in Erith, London, on Sunday afternoon. A 47-year-old and an 18-year-old were treated at the scene before being taken for treatment.

Police were called at about 3pm on Sunday to The Nursery, Erith, alongside the London Ambulance Service, after a 999 call. A Met Police spokesperson said: "Two victims - a woman, aged 47, and a girl, aged 18 - were treated at the scene for knife injuries. They have been taken to hospital, where we await an update on their condition.

"Police are seeking two suspects in connection with the incident.

"No arrests have been made, and we are making urgent enquiries to locate the perpetrators."

The women have been reported to be mother and daughter, although Express.co.uk has not yet confirmed this.

Anyone with information is being asked to call the police on 101, quoting crime reference 4512/06JUL.

Alternatively, an anonymous report can be filed via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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