In the early hours of Sunday, May 7, three guys were stabbed, and one man...

Published: 11:17 pm May 10, 2023
Updated: 10:31 am October 8, 2025
Four People Were Arrested At Elephant And Castle After A Night Of Heinous Violence, Including At Least Two For Attempted Murder

In the early hours of Sunday, May 7, three guys were stabbed, and one man received a probable brain injury

Police were summoned to Elephant Road at 2.58 a.m. on Sunday morning after receiving allegations of a stabbing.

They rushed to the area and discovered a man with neck and shoulder injuries consistent with being stabbed.

A second individual was found with a stab wound to the leg and a potentially damaged eye socket.

Both men were transported to the hospital by paramedics, who determined that their injuries were neither life-threatening nor life-changing.

When police received word that yet another guy had been stabbed, they went to Kennington Road, which is about a fifteen-minute walk from the initial incident.

Officers arrived to find a 23-year-old guy being treated by paramedics for a stab wound to the arm.

A second male was discovered by police, who looked to have suffered a possible brain injury.

Both individuals were later charged with attempted murder. Four men have been arrested, according to the police.

Anyone who witnesses or has video of this incident is encouraged to phone 101 or tweet @MetCC with the reference 959/07May. To remain completely anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or go to crimestoppers-uk.org.

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