Man, 20, Charged with Attempted Murder After Brutal Greenwich Stabbing

Violent Attack Rocks Greenwich

A 20-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious stabbing in Greenwich, South East London, on Tuesday evening (27 May 2025).

The Metropolitan Police named Jaheim Nyende-Horsford of Banning Street, Greenwich, as the suspect. Officers rushed to the Christchurch Way and Derwent Street area just after 8:00 PM following reports of a male victim suffering severe stab wounds.

Emergency services quickly took the victim to hospital, where he remains in serious but stable condition. Nyende-Horsford was arrested shortly after and is set to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court in the coming days.

Police Urge Witnesses to Step Forward

The Met has launched a public appeal. They want anyone nearby at the time or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to come forward.

“We are asking the public for assistance. If you saw or heard anything suspicious near Christchurch Way or Derwent Street around 8 PM on Tuesday, please contact us immediately,” said a Metropolitan Police spokesperson.

If you have information, call 101 quoting CAD 6615/27May or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Community Calls for Action

The stabbing has left Greenwich residents shaken. Local leaders are demanding more police patrols and better support for knife crime victims.

Detectives from the South East Command Unit continue their investigation, determined to bring justice in this shocking case.

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