A wave of violence swept through London over a 42-hour period between April 14 and 15, leaving four men stabbed—one fatally—in separate incidents across the capital.
The stabbings, which occurred in Leyton, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%, Palmers Green, and Kennington, are being investigated by the Metropolitan Police. The following is a summary of each incident, based on information released so far.
Palmers Green – Man, 19, Stabbed Inside Restaurant
At 2:50pm on April 15, %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% were called to Green Lanes near Aldermans Hill following reports of a stabbing inside a restaurant.
A 19-year-old man was found with stab wounds and was taken to hospital. His injuries were later assessed as non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made. Enquiries are ongoing.
Hackney – Man in His 30s Stabbed in Altercation
Just before 9:30pm on April 15, officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Shakespeare Walk in %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%%.
A man in his 30s was discovered with stab injuries and taken to hospital. His condition is not considered life-changing. No arrests have been made at this stage.
Kennington – 21-Year-Old Man Fatally Stabbed
The most serious of the incidents occurred on April 14, when Giovanny Rendon Bedoya, 21, was found with stab wounds on Hillingdon %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%%, Kennington, just before 9:20pm.
Despite efforts from paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Five men and a woman, all in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%% and remain in custody as investigations continue.
Leyton – Man in His 50s Stabbed Outside Fire Station
Earlier that day, at around 3:30pm on April 14, police were called to Church Road, outside Leyton %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% Station, where a man in his 50s was found with stab wounds.
He was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital, where his condition was assessed as non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made.
These incidents reflect only those known and reported at this time. %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% Police have yet to confirm whether any of the attacks are linked.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact 101 or, to remain %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%%, call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information emerges.
