A wave of brutal knife violence erupted across London over the weekend, leaving one man dead and several others seriously injured in a series of unrelated attacks spanning Islington, Plumstead, Walthamstow, and Kingsbury.
Harrow Man Killed in Kingsbury Stabbing
The most tragic incident occurred on Sunday, 18 May, when Ali Faris Muhammad, 26, was found with stab wounds on Kingsbury Road at 3.31am. He was rushed to Northwick Park Hospital, where he later died. The area around Tigerbay shisha lounge has been temporarily shut by authorities for three days following the fatal incident.
Man in Critical Condition After Walthamstow Attack
On Saturday night (17 May) at 10.47pm, a 25-year-old man was found critically injured after being stabbed on High Street, Walthamstow. Police cordoned off the area and launched an investigation. The victim remains in critical condition at a London hospital.
Five Stabbed at Plumstead Music Event
Earlier that same morning, at 4.20am, chaos broke out at a music event on Nathan Way, Plumstead, attended by around 300 people. Five men, aged 22, 24, 24, 31, and 32, suffered stab wounds. One remains in hospital with life-changing injuries. All five were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder as police work to determine if additional suspects were involved.
North London Group Knife Fight Leaves Man Wounded
At 3.45am on 17 May, police responded to Watkinson Road near Caledonian Road in Islington following reports of a group “fighting with knives.” A man in his 20s was found with stab wounds to his chest and back. He was taken to hospital, and his condition has since stabilised.
Growing Concern Over Knife Violence
The Metropolitan Police has launched multiple investigations and deployed additional patrols in high-risk areas. No arrests have been confirmed in the Islington or Walthamstow stabbings. The Tigerbay lounge closure in Kingsbury forms part of emergency licensing powers as officers examine whether the venue contributed to disorder.
A Met Police spokesperson said:
Each of these violent incidents is deeply concerning. We urge anyone with information to come forward to help bring those responsible to justice.”
Appeal for Witnesses
Anyone with relevant information or footage is urged to contact Met Police on 101, quoting individual incident references. Anonymous tips can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
