Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Two 17-year-olds were hospitalized and another teen arrested after a triple stabbing on Old Kent Road, Southwark, on 27 August, police confirmed.
After hearing allegations of a stabbing on Old Kent Road in Southwark, close to the Asda store, the London Ambulance service was summoned around 10:45 p.m.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic, a paramedic from our tactical response unit and an incident response officer. We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance, which consists of a doctor and a paramedic in a car.
We treated three patients for stab wounds and took them to major trauma centres.”
Two 17-year-old guys were discovered at the site with stab wounds, according to police, and one of them is still in the hospital with potentially fatal injuries.
After his injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening, a second adolescent was admitted to the hospital.
After a chase, another 17-year-old kid was taken into custody by police on suspicion of attempted murder, according to a Met Police spokesperson.
Old Kent Road Eastbound is blocked today, according to the Met, and locals are asked to stay away from the area if at all possible.
“We understand the concern this incident will cause within the local community. Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days,”
the police spokesperson added.
How are local police and hospitals responding to prevent further incidents?
Police have increased visible patrols in and around Old Kent Road and Greater Southwark in order to deter violence, have rapid responder officers available, and to reassure the community.
The police are working hard to investigate the stabbing by speaking to witnesses and urging the public to come forward with information to help identify suspects and deter retaliation or copycat incidents.
The police will coordinate with emergency departments (EDs) if they are seeing violence-related admissions. They will also share information regarding threats or people of concern. If hospitals see an increased number of stabbings, they will review their access control measures and step up security on-site, both for the well-being of patients and staff, but to also manage the risk of spillover violence from suspected offenders and their associated networks.