London experienced a wave of violence over the weekend as nine people were stabbed in separate incidents across the city, with one fatality among the victims. The series of violent incidents unfolded between October 4 and October 7, 2024, in locations including Southwark, Chelsea, Wembley, Stoke Newington, Enfield, Bow, Ilford, and Newham.
Here is a breakdown of the attacks, based on reports from the Metropolitan Police:
Man, 50, Dies After Stabbing in Ilford
A 50-year-old man, identified as Billy Keegan, tragically lost his life after being stabbed in the corridor of a block of flats on Chapel Road, Ilford. The incident occurred around 1:05 am on October 4, with police and London Ambulance Service responding to the scene. Despite efforts to save him, Keegan was pronounced dead at 1:30 am. Muhamed Nur Osman, 30, from Dagenham, was arrested and charged with murder and actual bodily harm.
Man, 24, Stabbed in Wembley
A 24-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed at Avon Court, Brewery Close in Wembley, just before 2 pm on October 4. No arrests have been made, and police inquiries continue.
Man in His 40s Stabbed in Stoke Newington
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Stoke Newington High Street on October 5, shortly after 1:45 am. His injuries were treated, and his condition is not life-threatening. The attacker remains at large, with no arrests reported.
Man in His 20s Seriously Injured in Enfield
A man in his 20s sustained serious injuries in a stabbing incident in Market Place, Enfield, at 2:10 am on October 5. He was taken to hospital, where his injuries were assessed as serious but not life-threatening. No arrests have been made as of yet.
Man and Dog Stabbed in Bow
A violent confrontation in Bow left a man in his 50s and a dog stabbed on Roman Road around 10:30 am on October 7. The man’s injuries were non-life-threatening, and the dog was taken to a vet. A second man was found with a dog bite and both men were arrested in connection with the incident.
Man Fighting for Life and Teen Injured in Newham
A man in his 50s is in critical condition after a double stabbing in Hartington Road, Newham, on October 5. A 16-year-old boy was also injured with slash wounds but is in stable condition. A 46-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder.
Boy, 15, Stabbed at Sloane Square Tube Station
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed at Sloane Square Underground station on October 7, just before 3:20 pm. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, rushed the boy to a major trauma centre where his injuries were deemed non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made.
Woman, 50, Stabbed in Southwark
A 50-year-old woman was stabbed on Walworth Road in Southwark in the early hours of October 7. She was taken to hospital, and her condition was assessed as not life-threatening. Police have made no arrests and are continuing their investigation.
