Five people have been seriously wounded in a shocking stabbing spree at a Thamesmead event in southeast London, sparking a major police probe.
Stabbing Horror on Nathan Way
Emergency teams raced to Nathan Way, SE28, just after 4am on Saturday, 17 May, following frantic calls reporting multiple stabbing victims.
The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service found five people with serious stab wounds. All victims were rushed to hospital, with their conditions yet to be confirmed.
Police Seal Off Scene as Hunt for Answers Intensifies
A police cordon remains firmly in place while forensic teams comb the area for clues. The Met says investigations are ongoing to unravel the full story behind the brutal attack.
Whether the stabbing was a gang-related clash or a targeted assault remains unclear.
Police Make Urgent Appeal to Witnesses
Detectives urge anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious around Nathan Way in the early hours to step forward.
- Call 101 or contact @MetCC on X with reference 1106/17APRIL25
- To remain anonymous, ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
“We are working to establish the sequence of events that led to these serious injuries. If you saw or heard anything suspicious around Nathan Way, please contact us immediately,” said a Met Police spokesperson.
London’s Knife Crime Crisis Deepens
This latest attack adds to London’s growing knife crime nightmare. Official figures show knife offences rose by 7% in the year ending March 2024.
Community leaders are demanding urgent action, calling for more youth services and tougher policing in hotspot areas.
