London has been rocked by shocking violence over half-term, with two people killed and three others injured in a spate of stabbings across the capital.
The incidents took place between Monday, February 16, and Sunday, February 22.
Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.
This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on.
Murder investigation launched after man in his 40s stabbed to death in Wimbledon
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 40s was fatally stabbed in the centre of Wimbledon today (February 22).
Emergency services were called at around 12.37am after reports of a stabbing on The Broadway.
A man was found with stab wounds and was treated at the scene by paramedics.
Despite their efforts, he died shortly after their arrival.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Following urgent enquiries, officers located a man in his 30s later that night and arrested him on suspicion of murder.
He remains in police custody.
Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation and are not seeking anyone else at this stage.
Man in his 60s found dead after stabbing in Walthamstow
A man in his 60s was found dead in Walthamstow on Friday night, prompting a murder investigation.
Police were called to a property on Westbury Road shortly before 9pm on Friday (February 20) following reports of a stabbing.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed that the man was pronounced dead at the scene after officers and paramedics discovered he had suffered stab wounds to his chest.
Officers are currently in the process of informing his next of kin.
Four men were arrested later that evening on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
Man taken to hospital after Underground station stabbing
A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing at a London Underground station.
The incident happened at Harrow and Wealdstone station just after 2.15pm on Friday, February 20.
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured.
He was taken to hospital where his condition is unknown at this stage.
Two teenage boys in hospital after double stabbing in Mitcham
Police were called to Lindsey Close at 6.38pm on Thursday, February 19, following reports of a stabbing.
Officers found a 17-year-old boy suffering stab wounds.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.
Shortly after 7pm, police received a second report of a 15-year-old boy injured on nearby Radnor Close.
He was also taken to hospital with stab wounds.
In an update issued on Friday (February 20), police confirmed that neither victim’s injuries have been assessed as life-changing or life-threatening.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police have since confirmed both have been released on bail while enquiries continue.
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