Three stabbing incidents have shaken Woolwich, Sydenham, and Walworth between February 26 and March 5....

Published: 12:04 pm March 6, 2026
Updated: 6:05 pm March 6, 2026

Three stabbing incidents have shaken Woolwich, Sydenham, and Walworth between February 26 and March 5. Each attack, reported by News Shopper, appears unrelated but has left three men hospitalised and police hunting for answers.

Sydenham Stabbing: Man in His 50s Fights for Life

The worst of the lot happened on February 26 in Sydenham. A man in his 50s was found with serious knife wounds on Kent House Road shortly after 2pm.

Emergency services rushed him to the hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. Police have yet to make any arrests. A large section of the road was sealed off, with a blue forensics tent marking the grim scene.

Got info? Call police on 101, citing CAD 526/26FEB, or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Walworth Attack: Man, 40s, Hurt but Stable

On March 4 around 4.30pm, cops were called to Arnside Street in Walworth where a man in his 40s was stabbed. His injuries are not thought to be serious.

Minutes later, officers arrested a 39-year-old near the scene on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He remains in custody as investigations continue.

Witnesses should contact police quoting CAD 5477/4MARCH or call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

Woolwich Stabbing: 57-Year-Old Hospitalised After Attack Near Station

The latest stabbing happened on March 5 on Spray Street, Woolwich, at around 1pm. A 57-year-old man was found injured with wounds to his left arm and head.

He is now in the hospital. No arrests have been made, and police are appealing for any witnesses or information.

If you saw anything, call 101 quoting reference 3568/05MAR.

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