A horror weekend across London resulted in four stabbings, leaving one victim dead. These incidents, reported by Newsquest London, occurred between May 24 and 26 in New Cross, Hayes, Charlton, and Lewisham. Below is a summary of each incident, with information provided by the Metropolitan Police.

Woman in Her 30s Stabbed in New Cross

On May 24, just before 9am, a woman in her 30s was stabbed in Parkfield Road near Lewisham Way, New Cross. Police and London Ambulance Service crews arrived at the scene and found the woman injured. She was treated on-site before being transported to a hospital, where her condition was assessed as non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made, and police enquiries are ongoing.

16-Year-Old Boy Dies After Stabbing in Hayes

Kamari Johnson, a 16-year-old boy, was fatally stabbed in Bourne Avenue near Nine Acre Close, Hayes, at 1:30pm on May 24. Despite the efforts of officers, London Ambulance Service, and an air ambulance, Kamari was pronounced dead shortly after the incident. A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder and possession of a bladed article. He appeared in custody at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on May 27 and was remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on May 29.

Man in His 40s Fighting for Life After Stabbing in Charlton

A man in his 40s is in critical condition after being stabbed in Kashmir Road, Charlton, around 9am on May 25. Emergency services rushed him to the hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition. An investigation led to the arrest of Marcus Miskin, 23, who was charged with attempted murder on May 27. Miskin, known to the victim, appeared in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on May 28.

Man in His 40s Hospitalised After Stabbing in Lewisham

Early on May 26, police were called to reports of an assault on Lewisham High Street shortly before 4:30am. Two men were found injured at the scene. One man in his 40s was taken to the hospital with a stab wound in his arm, his condition was assessed as non-life-threatening. The other man sustained minor injuries. A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and remains in custody, having been bailed pending further enquiries.

Community Impact

The string of violent incidents over the weekend has left communities across London shaken. The Metropolitan Police continue their investigations, urging anyone with information to come forward.