A horrific wave of violence has swept across London, with five people stabbed and one person shot in a span of just four days. The attacks took place in Croydon, Hanwell, Romford, East Ham, and Shepherd’s Bush between February 8 and 12.
Croydon: Two Incidents in 48 Hours
- Man stabbed on Wellesley Road (February 8, 8:40 PM)
A man in his 20s was stabbed on Wellesley Road, Croydon, leading to a road closure. Emergency services found the victim and transported him to hospital, where his injuries were deemed non-life-threatening.- Police appeal: Anyone with information is urged to contact 101, quoting CAD6505/8Feb.
- 17-year-old boy shot near Park Street (February 10, 7:37 PM)
In a separate attack, a teenager was shot near Park Street, Croydon. Paramedics treated him at the scene before taking him to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.
West London: Hanwell and Shepherd’s Bush Stabbings
- Fatal stabbing in Hanwell (February 10, 10:30 PM)
Police were called to Oaklands Road, Hanwell, where a man in his 30s was found with stab wounds. Despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A murder investigation has been launched, and no arrests have been made. - Shepherd’s Bush stabbing near Goldhawk Road Station (February 12, 1 PM)
A man was stabbed near Goldhawk Road Station, prompting a full road closure. The victim was treated at the scene before being rushed to hospital. His condition remains unknown. A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
East London: Romford and East Ham Attacks
- Romford stabbing on Leyburn Road (February 11, 3:30 PM)
Emergency services responded to a stabbing on Leyburn Road, where the victim was treated before being taken to hospital. Their condition remains unknown. - East Ham driver stabbed after crash (February 12, 1:10 AM)
Police were initially called to a collision on Barking Road involving a car and a motorbike. Shortly after, a man in his 20s was found stabbed. Detectives believe the car driver was the stabbing victim.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
The Metropolitan Police have not made arrests in several of these cases and are urging witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
