Two Teens Arrested Over Shocking Lordship Recreation Ground Stabbing
A 16-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being stabbed at Lordship Recreation Ground on Sunday, 1 August. Police have arrested two teenage suspects in connection with the attack but are still appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Timeline of Arrests and Incident
- At 2:17pm on 1 August, police and ambulance crews rushed to Lordship Recreation Ground following reports of a stabbing.
- The victim, aged 16, was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital, where he remains critically ill.
- On Thursday, 5 August, a 16-year-old male suspect was arrested but is currently receiving unrelated hospital treatment.
- Another 16-year-old was arrested on Saturday, 7 August, and has since been released on bail.
Police Appeal for Public Help
Detective Inspector Kelly Hodgson said: “While these arrests are an important step in our investigation, we still need anyone who witnessed this incident to get in touch with us as soon as possible. A young man remains in a critical condition in hospital and his family deserve to know what happened to him.”
She added, “The Met is committed to tackling violence but we cannot work alone. We need the public’s support to help identify those responsible.”
How to Report Information
Police have recovered CCTV and interviewed witnesses but are urging anyone with further information to come forward. Contact the police quoting CAD 4066/01AUg or, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
