Three people are fighting for their lives following a mass stabbing in Thamesmead, southeast London, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Attack on Nathan Way
Emergency services were called to Nathan Way, SE28, shortly after 4am on Saturday, 17 May, to reports of multiple people injured at an event.
Officers from the Metropolitan Police and paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) responded quickly, finding five victims with stab wounds.
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Ambulance Statement Confirms Critical Injuries
A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said:
“We were called at 4.17am on Saturday 16 May to reports of a stabbing in Nathan Way, SE28.
We sent resources including ambulance crews, paramedics in response cars, an incident response officer, advanced paramedics and London’s air ambulance.
We treated three patients at the scene before taking them to hospital.”
It is now understood that three of the five victims are in a critical condition in hospital.
Police Appeal and Investigation
A cordon remains in place throughout Nathan Way, with forensic officers on scene. The Metropolitan Police have launched an urgent investigation.
A spokesperson said:
“This was a serious assault involving multiple victims. We are doing everything we can to identify those responsible and support the victims.
We urge anyone with information or footage to come forward.”
- Contact 101 or message @MetCC on X, quoting 1106/17APRIL25
- To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111
Community Concerns and Knife Crime in London
This violent incident comes amid growing concerns over knife crime in the capital. Thamesmead residents have taken to social media to express shock and demand stronger security measures at local events.
Statistics from the Office for National Statistics show a steady rise in knife-related offences in urban London boroughs, with SE28 now added to a growing list of areas affected by serious violence.
