Three Stabbings Rock Croydon in One Day
Violence hit Croydon hard on Monday, 20 March, with three separate stabbing incidents shaking the community. An 18-year-old man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed on Elmwood Road at 4.13pm. He remains in critical but stable condition.
Two 18-Year-Olds Held Over Elmwood Knife Attack
Police swiftly arrested two other 18-year-old men on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. Both suspects are still in custody as investigations continue.
Teens Stabbed in Church Street Brawl
Just over an hour later, chaos erupted again on Church Street. Officers responded at 5.25pm to reports of a youth fight involving knives. Two boys, aged 13, were found with stab wounds. Thankfully, their injuries were not life-threatening after hospital checks.
Two boys aged 13 and 14 were also arrested. One faces charges of possession of an offensive weapon and affray, and the other for affray. Both suspects remain in hospital under police watch.
Police Deploy Stop and Search Amid Rising Violence
Following these attacks, police imposed a Section 60 stop and search order across Croydon. But the night wasn’t over. At 9.51pm, emergency crews rushed to Cudham Drive after reports of a weapon-wielding group damaging a vehicle and a stabbing.
Though shots were reportedly fired, officers found no evidence of gunfire. Specialist firearms teams arrived to find only a man with a minor hand cut. No arrests have yet been made.
Police Vow Action Against Croydon Crime Surge
Superintendent Mitch Carr said: “Croydon residents will rightly be concerned by this spate of shocking violent incidents. We share their concern and are doing everything to catch the offenders.”
“At this stage, there’s no evidence these incidents are linked. They’re being treated as isolated cases.”
“We will not tolerate violence on our streets. Expect to see more police patrols across the borough. If you have information, report it immediately.”
Contact Details for Information
- Elmwood Road attack: Call 101 or tweet 123 with reference CAD 7521/20MAR
