Teen Girls Stabbed in Linked Attacks on Croydon School Routes
South London detectives are hunting a violent attacker after two teenage girls were stabbed while walking to school in Croydon — just days apart.
First Victim Slashed in Leg
On Wednesday 4 November at 8:50am, police rushed to Moffat Road where a 15-year-old girl was found with a stab wound to her leg. She was treated at hospital and thankfully her injuries were not life-threatening.
Second Girl Attacked Two Days Later
Then, on Friday 6 November at 8:23am, another 15-year-old was stabbed in the arm on St Paul’s Road. Emergency services treated her on the spot before taking her to hospital. Again, her condition is stable and not life-threatening.
Police Launch Urgent Appeal
The two victims attend different schools and aren’t believed to know each other — but officers say the attacks share a worrying pattern.
Detective Inspector David Adams, South Area Command, said: “These attacks are almost identical in nature and I am confident that they are linked.
“We’ve released footage from a witness to help identify the suspect. Patrols have been stepped up at school start and finish times.
“Please get in touch if you have any information or concerns.”
How to Help
- If you saw anything or know who the attacker might be, call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 1294/06NOV.
