A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after a vicious stabbing in Carshalton, southwest London.
Emergency services rushed to Green Wrythe Lane at around 11:30am on Thursday, 30 January, after reports of a teenager being attacked in the street.
One shopkeeper near the scene said:
“It’s horrifying. You send your kids to school thinking they’re safe — and then something like this happens.”
Social media has been flooded with messages of support for the boy’s family, with many calling for tougher measures to tackle London’s ongoing knife crime crisis.
How You Can Help
Police are urging anyone with information or CCTV or dashcam footage from around the time of the incident to contact them immediately.
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Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist police is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 2823/30JAN. Alternatively, to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Knife Crime Surge in London
This attack comes amid growing concerns about knife violence across the capital. According to recent Met Police statistics, London has seen a 7% rise in knife-related injuries among teenagers over the past year, despite continued crackdowns and community outreach initiatives.
