Image source, PA MediaImage caption, Forensics teams were deployed to the crime scene on Bromley High Street
Eight people have been questioned on suspicion of attempted murder after a multiple stabbing at a KFC restaurant in south-east London.
The Met Police, ambulance service and air ambulance were called out to reports of an altercation involving several people on Bromley High Street at about 14.15 BST on Thursday.
A 21-year-old man and three boys aged between 14 and 17 were taken to hospital with stab wounds. The man's condition was previously critical but is now not thought to be life-threatening.
The Met said those four, plus four other boys aged between 14 and 17 have since been arrested and remain in custody.
Image source, PA MediaImage caption, KFC said a "serious incident" had taken place inside its restaurant
A KFC spokesperson confirmed a "serious incident" had taken place at its Bromley High Street restaurant and that the altercation had begun there.
The firm said it was assisting police and supporting team members and customers.
Following the incident, an eyewitness dining at the branch said a fight broke out and a man wielding a machete ran from the scene.
A local business owner said she had seen a fight spill out onto the street.
The Met Police said officers were working quickly to establish the full circumstances, and there would be an increased police presence in the area.
Detectives are treating the incident as an isolated event.
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