A wave of violence swept through London over a 42-hour period between April 14 and 15, leaving four men stabbed—one fatally—in separate incidents across the capital.
The stabbings, which occurred in Leyton, Hackney, Palmers Green, and Kennington, are being investigated by the Metropolitan Police. The following is a summary of each incident, based on information released so far.
Palmers Green – Man, 19, Stabbed Inside Restaurant
At 2:50pm on April 15, police were called to Green Lanes near Aldermans Hill following reports of a stabbing inside a restaurant.
A 19-year-old man was found with stab wounds and was taken to hospital. His injuries were later assessed as non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made. Enquiries are ongoing.
Hackney – Man in His 30s Stabbed in Altercation
Just before 9:30pm on April 15, officers responded to reports of a disturbance on Shakespeare Walk in Hackney.
A man in his 30s was discovered with stab injuries and taken to hospital. His condition is not considered life-changing. No arrests have been made at this stage.
Kennington – 21-Year-Old Man Fatally Stabbed
The most serious of the incidents occurred on April 14, when Giovanny Rendon Bedoya, 21, was found with stab wounds on Hillingdon Street, Kennington, just before 9:20pm.
Despite efforts from paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Five men and a woman, all in their 20s, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody as investigations continue.
Leyton – Man in His 50s Stabbed Outside Fire Station
Earlier that day, at around 3:30pm on April 14, police were called to Church Road, outside Leyton Fire Station, where a man in his 50s was found with stab wounds.
He was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital, where his condition was assessed as non-life-threatening. No arrests have been made.
These incidents reflect only those known and reported at this time. The Met Police have yet to confirm whether any of the attacks are linked.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact 101 or, to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information emerges.
