A horrifying end to 2023 between Christmas and the New Year in London saw seven stabbings, resulting in the tragic deaths of four victims.
The week beginning December 24 witnessed a series of attacks in Primrose Hill, Hackney, Bermondsey, Camden, Wallington, Tower Hamlets, and Plumstead.
Boy, 16, Dies After Stabbing in Primrose Hill
A 16-year-old boy, Harry Pitman, tragically lost his life after being stabbed in Primrose Hill. He was attacked as he waited with friends to watch the London New Year fireworks at around 11:40 pm on December 31. Harry was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before midnight. A 16-year-old boy was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Man Dies After Stabbing in Shoreditch
Michael John Murphy, a 49-year-old man, died after being stabbed in Shoreditch. He was found injured in Cranwood Street at 3:10 am on December 26 and was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after. Police believe an argument involving up to ten people led to the knife attack. Four individuals, including two men aged 49 and 42, and two women aged 35 and 44, were initially arrested on suspicion of murder but have since been released with no further action.
Boy, 16, Arrested After Woman Stabbed to Death in Bermondsey
In Bermondsey, a 22-year-old woman named Kacey Clarke was tragically stabbed to death. The incident occurred at a residence in Spenlow House on Jamaica Road just after 10 pm on December 24. Kacey died at the scene, and a post-mortem examination determined that the cause of death was a single sharp force trauma to the chest. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on the night of the attack and was scheduled to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on December 28, charged with murder.
Man, 29, Dies After Stabbing in Camden
A 29-year-old man lost his life after being stabbed in Camden. The incident took place near Gaymead, in Abbey Estate, Abbey Road, just before 7:30 pm on December 29. The man was found injured and transported to a west London hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:55 pm. No arrests have been made in connection with this incident.
Man, 27, Taken to Hospital After Stabbing in Wallington
A 27-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a stabbing in Wallington. The incident occurred in Stafford Road just after 3:10 pm on December 24. Police and London Ambulance Service crews responded, and the injured man was taken to the hospital, where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening. No arrests have been made in this case.
Man, 18, Taken to Hospital After Stabbing Outside Tower Hamlets Park
An 18-year-old man was taken to the hospital after a stabbing in Tower Hamlets. The incident happened in Manchester Road near the entrance of Millwall Park at 2:23 pm on December 27. He was transported to the hospital, where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening. No arrests have been made in connection with this case.
Man Taken to Hospital After Stabbing Near Plumstead Station
Lastly, a man was taken to the hospital after a stabbing near Plumstead Railway Station at 5 pm on December 31. He was transported to the hospital, where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening. Police also found a BB gun near the scene. No arrests have been made in this incident.
The spate of stabbings has raised concerns about the safety and security of Londoners, and authorities are actively investigating these tragic events as they continue to unfold.
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