A wave of violence has swept across London, with two teenage boys and five men stabbed in a series of incidents spanning just four days between Friday, March 7 and Tuesday, March 11. The violent outbreaks took place in Colindale, Carshalton, Enfield, Dagenham, Fulham, and Limehouse, prompting multiple police investigations and arrests.
This article includes only the incidents reported by UK News in Pictures, with information confirmed by the Metropolitan Police.
Colindale – Boy, 14, stabbed in the head
On Friday (March 7), a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in the head on Guardian Avenue, Colindale, at around 5.13pm. He was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A 14-year-old girl also suffered minor injuries in the same incident.
A 39-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are yet to issue an update on his status.
Carshalton – Man stabbed during altercation
On Saturday (March 8), officers were called to Tweeddale Road, Carshalton at 3.51pm following reports of an altercation between a man and a woman. A man was found with minor stab wounds. His injuries are not life-threatening.
A 32-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and taken into custody.
Enfield – Man arrested for attempted murder
Another stabbing occurred on Sunday (March 9) at 4.30pm on Lawson Road, near Moorfield Road in Enfield. A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening.
A 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
Dagenham – Teenager stabbed, four arrested
On Tuesday (March 11) at 9.02am, a 16-year-old boy was found with stab wounds on Longbridge Road, Dagenham. He remains in hospital, though his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
Four boys were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon. Three of them have since been charged and remanded in custody.
Fulham – Man stabbed in broad daylight
Later the same day, at 1pm on North End Road, Fulham, police were called to another stabbing. The victim is in a stable, non-life-threatening condition.
A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.
Limehouse – Double stabbing in Thomas Road
At 10.15pm on Tuesday (March 11), officers responded to a double stabbing in Thomas Road, near Wallwood Street, Limehouse. Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.Ongoing Investigations
The string of stabbings highlights the continued challenge of knife crime across London, with multiple victims and suspects involved over a short period. Police have made a number of arrests and continue to appeal for witnesses and information relating to each incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police via 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
More updates will follow as investigations progress.
