Two Teens Arrested After Shocking Daylight Stabbing in Erith
Two 16-year-old girls have been arrested following a brutal stabbing spree in broad daylight in Erith on Sunday afternoon.
Daylight Knife Attack Sparks Police Manhunt
The horrifying attack unfolded just before 3pm at The Nursery, a quiet residential spot in Erith. Emergency crews, including the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service paramedics, rushed to the scene where they found a 47-year-old woman and an 18-year-old girl with knife wounds.
Both victims were treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital. Their current conditions have not been disclosed.
Rapid Arrests as Investigation Heats Up
The Met launched an urgent manhunt after the attack, initially searching for two suspects who fled the scene. Within hours, two teenage girls, both aged 16, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and are now in police custody.
Detectives are continuing their inquiries into the violent incident.
Police Issue Statement and Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
“Around 15:00hrs on Sunday, 6 July, officers attended The Nursery, Erith, alongside the London Ambulance Service following reports of a double-stabbing. Two victims — a woman aged 47 and a girl aged 18 — were treated at the scene and taken to hospital. Two 16-year-old females have now been arrested. Enquiries are ongoing.” — Met Police spokesperson
The police are asking anyone who saw what happened or has CCTV footage to come forward. You can contact them on 101 quoting crime reference 4512/06JUL, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.