Greenwich stabbing: Teen among seven injured in 72 hours of knife attacks across London

Key Points:

• Seven people were stabbed in separate incidents across London between April 9 and April 11
• Incidents occurred in: Greenwich, Plumstead, Woolwich, Stanmore, Clapham, Highgate, and Stockwell
• Victims range from a man in his 20s to an elderly man in his 70s
• Arrests have been made in Clapham, Highgate, and Plumstead stabbings
• Most injuries have been confirmed as non-life threatening
• The Met Police is continuing investigations across all locations
• London’s Air Ambulance was dispatched in at least one case (Stanmore)

From April 9 to April 11, South East London witnessed a surge in stabbings across seven boroughs, including incidents in areas such as Greenwich, Woolwich, and Plumstead. The victims ranged from a teenager to a man in his 30s and even a pensioner in his 70s. Although most injuries were non-life-threatening, the Metropolitan Police and emergency services were repeatedly deployed in response to what seems to be a persistent wave of violent crime.

Where did the stabbings occur during the three-day period?

The incidents took place in the following areas:

• Stockwell (Wandsworth Road)
• Greenwich (Hoskins Street)
• Stanmore (Uxbridge Road, onboard a 340 bus)
• Woolwich (Parry Place)
• Clapham (Clapham High Street)
• Highgate (Swain’s Lane, Superettes grocery)
• Plumstead (near Greenwich Islamic Centre, Plumstead Road)

What happened in Stockwell?

On April 9, a man in his 20s was stabbed inside a shop on Wandsworth Road at approximately 2.22am. He was hospitalised with injuries described as non-life threatening. Police confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.

What do we know about the Greenwich incident?

Later the same day in Hoskins Street, Greenwich, an 18-year-old man was stabbed around 5.30pm. He was taken to a major trauma centre. His condition is stable and not life-threatening. Police are now trying to identify a group of men involved in a fight that preceded the stabbing.

Was the Stanmore stabbing connected to a bus?

Yes, in Stanmore on April 10, a man in his 70s was stabbed onboard a 340 bus, which came to a stop in Uxbridge Road around 11.32am. London’s Air Ambulance attended in a rapid response car. The victim is in stable condition. No arrests have been made yet.

What occurred in Woolwich?

Also on April 10, a man in his 30s was stabbed in Parry Place, Woolwich shortly after 6.10pm. A significant police presence was seen in nearby Beresford Street. The victim was treated in hospital. Police investigations continue, and no arrests have been announced.

Who was arrested after the Clapham High Street stabbing?

At 9pm on April 10, police responded to a stabbing in Clapham High Street. The injured man was treated at the scene and taken to hospital; his injuries are not life-threatening. Three men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

What led to the Highgate grocery shop stabbing?

At 9.51pm, police were called to Superettes in Swain’s Lane, Highgate, after a 34-year-old man was stabbed in the back by a small group of men. A 54-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

What happened in Plumstead?

On April 11 around 1pm, police and paramedics were called to Plumstead Road, near the Greenwich Islamic Centre, where a man was found with stab wounds. His condition is currently unknown. Two men, in their 20s and 30s, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Is there any connection between the stabbings?

At this stage, police have not confirmed any links between the incidents. Each case is being investigated separately, with several arrests made, though enquiries are still ongoing in most locations.

What is the police response?

The Metropolitan Police has deployed officers across multiple boroughs and urged witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. A spokesperson confirmed that detectives are actively working to identify suspects in cases where no arrests have yet been made.

With seven stabbings in just three days, residents across London are left shaken, and authorities are under pressure to address the rising frequency of knife crime.

If you have any information related to any of these incidents, contact the Metropolitan Police via 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers.