Three men stabbed across Lewisham including near the High Street
Three men have been stabbed in Lewisham in a series of linked attacks.
According to police, officers were called to Campshill Road just before 6pm after reports of a stabbing.
A 19-year-old man was found with stab injuries. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
A short time later, a 20-year-old man attended a south London hospital with stab injuries. His condition has been assessed as non life-threatening.
Three men were arrested at a hospital on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. A Vauxhall Astra parked outside the hospital has been seized by police.
Officers in Lewisham were also called to Lewisham Park just off Lewisham High Street shortly before 18.00hrs to reports of a stabbing.
A 23-year-old man was found with stab injuries. Officers believe the stabbings were all part of the same incident in a car park in Harvard Road.
A Mercedes car has been seized by police at this location and as well as a Vauxhall Astra in Fordyce Road.
A section 60 was put in place place across the whole borough of Lewisham until 6am on 25 October.
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 5845, or tweet @MetCC.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
This rounds off a pretty grim day with an 18 year old stabbed in Plumstead this morning and news of a woman murdered in Deptford.
I grew up in the late 70s and early 80s, and this was when sus was commonplace. Being a young man of colour I was given a hard time by both the police and the NF wannabes if I strayed past either Plumstead or New CROSS borders. It was hard and hurtful but it was also the price of growing up – you took the odd beating or abuse from both sides but like your parents before you you kept your head down and went on about your business. You developed a healthy respect for both sides of the law but you also knew when to mouth off and when to keep quiet. You learned to spot real danger very quickly: when to stand your ground and when to say “sorry sir wasn’t looking at you’.
I feel sorry for the lads growing up today. They’re not shown how the world works outside of YouTube. There’s no sense of danger for them and therefore no sense of fear. They kill to make a point and only when they’re isolated in the holding cell does it all catch up with them. That Section 60 should be permanent across London.
You clearly know your place. And the Sus/P60 laws address(ed) an escalation in right wing hate crimes how exactly?
Totally agree Charles the section 60’s should be made permanent cross Greater London. I think you have made some very good points. We all want our youngsters and streets safe for all. Thank you Charles.