London’s Knife Crime Nightmare: Five Stabbings, One Dead Schoolboy
Tragic Death of 15-Year-Old in Woolwich
London burned with violence over the weekend of September 20-22, with five stabbing incidents across the city. The worst blow was the death of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich. Found bleeding on Eglinton Road around 6.30pm on September 22, Daejaun died shortly after the attack, leaving a grieving community in shock.
Tributes flooded the scene – flowers, candles, and blue balloons mourning the “very smart and well-behaved” teenager who loved basketball, football, and rugby. Friends described him as a “good guy” who “never had an issue with anyone.”
Two men, aged 52 and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are in police custody. Witness Tasha Collins recalled the harrowing moment: “I heard screaming, grabbed a sheet and ran to help. He said, ‘I’m 15, don’t let me die.’ I told him, ‘You’re not going to die, mate.’”
Two Hospitalised After Double Stabbing in Harrow
Earlier the same day in Harrow, a 29-year-old man was stabbed just before 6:45am at Chatsworth Gardens. Rushed to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, the victim wasn’t alone. Later, a 21-year-old man sought hospital treatment for stab wounds. Police have made no arrests yet but investigations are ongoing.
Fresh Attacks in Dagenham and Stockwell
- Dagenham: A teenager, 18, was knifed on Freshwater Road at around 7:10pm. His injuries aren’t life-threatening. Police continue to search for suspects.
- Stockwell: A man in his 20s was stabbed on Gosling Way at about 8:15pm on September 21. He was treated for non-life-threatening wounds. Police are still investigating.
Knife Crime Crisis Deepens
This brutal weekend has spotlighted London’s ongoing knife crime epidemic. The death of a young schoolboy has shocked Woolwich and beyond. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward as they investigate these violent attacks.
The wave of stabbings underscores the urgent need to protect London’s youth and take tougher action against knife crime in the capital.
