Five Men Arrested After Stabbings at Thamesmead Music Event
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following a brutal stabbing spree at a late-night music event in Thamesmead. The chaos left five men hospitalised with stab wounds.
Stabbing Chaos at Music Bash
The Metropolitan Police rushed to Nathan Way, SE28, at 4:19am on Saturday, 17 May, after reports of a huge fight and multiple injuries at a music event hosting around 300 people. Officers found five men aged 22 to 32 injured and swiftly called in the London Ambulance Service.
- Three victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
- The other two are still under medical assessment.
All five men have now been arrested for violent disorder as police launch a full investigation.
Police Launch Full Probe
“Officers responded quickly to aid the injured alongside the London Ambulance Service and ensured the safety of the crowd,” said Detective Inspector Steven Andrews, heading the investigation. “The five men injured have been arrested for violent disorder. We are working to establish if others were involved.”
A police cordon remains in place on Nathan Way with extra officers patrolling the area throughout the day.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Met Police urge anyone who saw the incident or has footage to come forward:
- Call 101 quoting reference 1106/17MAY25
- Message @MetCC on X
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Rising Violence in South East London
The violent incident adds to growing worries about disorder and knife crime in South East London. The Met has vowed to clamp down hard on violent gatherings and keep communities safe.
