A shocking four days of violence across London has left two people stabbed and one person shot. These incidents, reported to have occurred between June 18 and 21 in South Norwood, Leicester Square, and Brixton.
Teenage Boy Stabbed in South Norwood
A teenage boy was taken to hospital following a stabbing at the junction of Avenue Road and Warminster Road in South Norwood. The incident occurred at 3.47pm on June 18. Emergency services arrived at the scene and found the boy with stab wounds. He was taken to the hospital where his injuries were assessed as not life-threatening. No arrests have been made.
Man Shot in Brixton
A 22-year-old man was hospitalised after being shot in Brixton. The shooting took place in Carrara Close, Somerleyton Estate, just after 1.45am on June 21. The victim was taken to the hospital, and his condition was assessed as not life-threatening. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
Teenage Boy Stabbed in Leicester Square
A teenage boy sustained life-changing injuries after being stabbed in central London. The stabbing occurred on Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, just before 2.30am on June 18. Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended the scene and found the injured teen. He was taken to the hospital where his injuries were deemed life-changing but not life-threatening. No arrests have been made.
Police Response
Information about each incident has been provided by the Metropolitan Police. Despite the swift response from emergency services, the perpetrators in all three incidents remain at large, and investigations are ongoing.
The surge in violence has raised concerns among residents and authorities, highlighting the need for increased security measures and community vigilance. The Metropolitan Police urge anyone with information related to these incidents to come forward and assist in their investigations.