A series of violent incidents unfolded across London between July 22 and 28, resulting in a total of 14 stabbings and four deaths. These incidents occurred in various locations including Walthamstow, Bloomsbury, Streatham, Harlesden, Seven Sisters, Hackney, Rainham, Kennington, Woolwich, Peckham, Harrow, Croydon, and Newham. The information presented is based on reports from Newsquest London and the Metropolitan Police.
In one tragic incident, a 32-year-old woman lost her life after being stabbed in Walthamstow on July 22. The suspect, a 45-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. Similarly, a man was hospitalized after a stabbing near the British Museum in London, with two suspects fleeing the scene. Two individuals were later arrested in connection with the incident.
Another man in his 50s was left in serious condition after being stabbed multiple times in Streatham. Despite the efforts of officers and medical personnel, no arrests have been made in this case as investigations continue. Additionally, a man in Harlesden was taken to the hospital following a stabbing, with another man arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
Tragically, a man passed away a week after being stabbed at Seven Sisters Station, with another individual charged with attempted murder. In Hackney, a 15-year-old boy lost his life to a stabbing, leading to the arrest of another teenager on charges of murder. Furthermore, a man was stabbed by a group in Rainham, prompting him to seek medical attention and report the incident to the authorities.
Two teenagers were hospitalized following a double stabbing in Kennington, with both later arrested in connection with the incident. In Woolwich, a man in his 20s was taken to the hospital after being stabbed, with no arrests made at the time. Similarly, a 19-year-old man was injured in a stabbing in Peckham, while a 37-year-old man was stabbed in Harrow.
A 22-year-old man is currently fighting for his life in hospital after a stabbing in Croydon, with police investigations ongoing. Finally, a 20-year-old man lost his life in a double stabbing at a park in Newham, with two teenage boys sustaining injuries. As the police continue their inquiries, no arrests have been made in connection with this incident.
