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stabbing
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Violent Crime · HarrowTeenagers Charged After Triple Stabbing Near Harrow Station
Two teenagers have been charged following a triple stabbing outside Harrow-on-the-Hill station. The incident on November 4 saw three males injured, with two suspects subsequently arrested and charged with various offences.
Harrow3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · HarrowThree injured in Harrow-on-the-Hill station stabbing
A stabbing incident at Harrow-on-the-Hill railway station on November 4 resulted in three injuries. Two individuals were apprehended by police, and a Section 60 order granted officers enhanced search capabilities in the borough.
Harrow2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 58 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · BrentMan stabbed in Brent Boots after confronting shoplifter
A 58-year-old man was stabbed on Kilburn High Road after intervening in a shoplifting incident at a Boots pharmacy. The Metropolitan Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made. The victim's injuries are not life-changing.
Brent2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 58 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · NewhamTeenager stabbed multiple times at Plaistow Halloween party
A teenager has sustained life-threatening injuries after being stabbed multiple times at a Halloween party in Plaistow, Newham. Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate the incident as attempted murder.
Newham2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 61
Violent Crime · Waltham ForestMan stabbed outside Walthamstow Central station
A 49-year-old man was taken to hospital after being stabbed outside Walthamstow Central station on Selborne Road. The incident occurred around 2:30 am on October 30. Police have made no arrests and are appealing for witnesses.
Waltham Forest2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Violent Crime · London
Teenager stabbed in Leyton, another arrested
A 15-year-old boy suffered potentially life-changing stab wounds in Leyton on Tuesday, October 27. Another 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been bailed pending further police inquiries.
London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 53 · Hype 61 - Latest
Man jailed for stabbing aunt over funeral plans
Zachary Fitch has been sentenced to 13 months' imprisonment for stabbing his aunt in the face during an argument about funeral arrangements. The incident occurred outside his Prospect Vale home on March 20, and Fitch was released immediately upon sentencing.
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Violent Crime · NewhamTwo teenagers stabbed in Plaistow, crime scene established
A crime scene was put in place in Plaistow after two teenagers were stabbed. The incident occurred in Pelly Road, with emergency services attending the location.
Newham1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Violent Crime · NewhamTwo men stabbed minutes apart in Plaistow
Two men were taken to hospital after being stabbed in separate incidents in Plaistow, Newham, on the evening of 28 October 2026. The London Ambulance Service responded to reports on Pelly Road and Dimsdale Walk within minutes of each other.
Newham2 min readTrust 36 · Craft 52 · Hype 30- Violent Crime · Barnet
Man stabbed on Stanmore street before dawn
A man was stabbed on Taunton Way in Stanmore just before 4:25 am on October 27. Emergency services, including police and ambulance teams, attended the scene. The victim received treatment and was transported to a major trauma centre.
Barnet2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Canadian men jailed for City of London hotel stabbing
Two Canadian nationals have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a stabbing at a City of London hotel. The incident, which occurred during a drug deal, left the victim with life-threatening injuries. Police recovered drugs and cash from the scene.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 - Transport Crime · London
Man arrested after Brixton Tube station stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent after a stabbing at Brixton Tube station. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his face and back. British Transport Police are continuing their enquiries.
London1 min readTrust 42 · Craft 58 · Hype 41 
Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTwo teens seriously injured in linked Dagenham stabbings
A 19-year-old and a 17-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries in two separate incidents on Terrace Walk and Fanshawe Crescent on October 9. The Metropolitan Police confirmed their conditions have since improved.
Barking and Dagenham3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 70
Violent Crime · HaringeyMan stabbed on Lordship Lane in Tottenham
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after being stabbed on Lordship Lane in Tottenham on Saturday, October 10. His injuries are not life-threatening and no arrests have been made.
Haringey2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · HaringeyMan taken to hospital after Tottenham stabbing
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed on Lordship Lane in Tottenham. Paramedics, including London's Air Ambulance trauma team, were dispatched to the scene on Saturday, October 10.
Haringey2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTwo teenagers stabbed in Dagenham, both arrested
Two teenagers are in hospital with life-threatening stab wounds following two incidents in Dagenham on Friday, October 9. Both males, aged 17 and 19, were arrested by police on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
Barking and Dagenham3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 75 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · Barking and DagenhamTwo teenagers critical after linked Dagenham stabbings
Two teenagers have sustained life-threatening injuries following separate stabbing incidents in Dagenham on October 9. Police are investigating a potential link between the two attacks, which occurred less than a mile apart.
Barking and Dagenham2 min readTrust 44 · Craft 60 · Hype 30
LatestTwo hospitalised after stabbings minutes apart in Dagenham
Two individuals were taken to a major trauma centre after suffering stab wounds in separate incidents just three minutes apart in Dagenham on October 9. London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance responded to the calls.
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Violent Crime · SouthwarkMan arrested in Southwark over Sevenoaks stabbing
Police have arrested a 46-year-old man in Southwark in connection with a serious assault in Borough Green, Kent. The incident on October 8 resulted in two men sustaining stab wounds, with one taken to a London hospital for life-changing injuries.
Southwark2 min readTrust 40 · Craft 55 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · SouthwarkBermondsey man charged with murder after stabbing victim dies
A 60-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of Raymond Hardinges, 53, who sustained stab wounds in Bermondsey on August 2. Hardinges died in hospital on August 29.
Southwark2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 45