Train driver Paula Anderson, 46, told how she was putting her grandchildren in the car on the way to nursery when she heard a girl scream Ive been stabbed". The South London borough has seen 7,457 reported crimes between January 2021 and March 2021 with a crime rate of 19.1 crimes per 1,000 people, according to the Metropolitan Police. MyLondon's brilliant newsletter The 12 is absolutely jam packed with all the latest to keep you keep you entertained, informed and uplifted. mon - fri 8.00 am - 4.00 pm #22 beetham gardens highway, port of spain, trinidad +1 868-625-9028 One of them attacked officers and NHS staff before forcing his way out of the building, but was later caught and returned to custody. . But he was pronounced dead at the scene. This is followed by 80 incidents of theft, more than half of the recorded incidents of violent crime in the borough. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. An urgent search was carried out and he was returned to custody on Wednesday evening. We live in a no through road and groups cant get out at the end. Murdaugh is heckled as he leaves court, Ken Bruce finishes his 30-year tenure as host of BBC Radio 2, Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Alex Murdaugh unanimously found GUILTY of murder of wife and son, Isabel Oakeshott clashes with Nick Robinson over Hancock texts, Family of a 10-month-old baby filmed vaping open up, Ukrainian soldier takes out five tanks with Javelin missiles. A police spokesman said post-mortem examination would be carried out soon and a crime scene in the Alpha Road area of Croydon remains in place. But he was pronounced dead at the scene. 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", READ MOREKnife crime horror: Two teenagers killed in stabbings just hours apart. Emergency services raced to an incident in Croydon after receiving reports of a man who was found with stab wounds. "The man, believed to be aged 19, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after. It is an in any other case quiet cul-de-sac not removed from West Croydon station. She didnt know what to do and she was upset, obviously, because her child had just been stabbed. Friends of Tai Jordan O'Donnell, 19, who died on March 3 had gathered for a small vigil when they were attacked near flats in Alpha Road, Croydon around 9.10pm on Tuesday. EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. Reece Young, 23, was knifed to death and two other men suffered stab wounds in an incident near flats in Alpha Road, Croydon, on Tuesday night. He is urged to make contact with us immediately.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Below is a list of the most dangerous areas in the borough. Two other men, thought to be connected to the incident, arrived at a hospital in south London with stab injuries. Were you at the scene? This happened on the same road where 19-year-old Tai O'Donnell was stabbed to death on March 3 although the police have not yet said nothing that suggests the two incidents are linked. Neighbour Nicky Bennett, 40, told of her fears for her 15-year-old daughter. The terrified 15-year-old was slashed in the arm by a stranger on Friday morning just five minutes after waving goodbye to her mum on her way to class. . Today's knife attack comes just three weeks after a night of bloodshed in the south London suburb. Updated 17:03, 6 Feb 2021. Two men who later arrived at a hospital with stab wounds were subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder. 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A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder was released under investigation. As the Croydon Guardian reported previously, the stabbing . Croydon Council has had a violence reduction unit since 2018, though there has been no independent assessment of its effectiveness. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.". Police urged anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD 7449/30March or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. His father, Julius Cools, strokes his picture at the scene as the procession passes. Thats two murders on our road in a matter of weeks. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The emergency services came to help her just at the bottom of the road. Don't skip a beat and sign up to The 12 newsletter here. Mr Young was found by officers attending reports of three men fighting. 'Two men have self-presented at a south London hospital with stab injuries. Scotland Yard said it was too early link last nights killing to Tais death. She added: As a family we implore people please put down your knives.. His next of kin have been informed. They said no arrests had been made and and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man's death were continuing. A huge police cordon is in place with enquiries ongoing to trace the deceased mans next of kin, a spokesperson for the Met Police said. In a statement police said: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 12.12pm on Wednesday, 3 March to Alpha Road to a report of a man found with stab wounds. Witch, Harridan, Harpy, and new insults like Karen and Terf. Met Police were called by an ambulance crew to Alpha Road, Croydon, just after 12:00 GMT on . Police were called at 9.10pm on Tuesday to reports of three men fighting in Alpha Road, Croydon, south London. She told me it was her right leg.". 'A 22-year-old female was arrested on Thursday, 4 March on suspicion of murder. Image caption, A man has died after he was knifed to death on a street in south London while two other victims, believed to be connected to the same incident, turned up at hospital with stab injuries.. She said: I quickly buckled the kids in, locked the door and ran down. How Harry's chat with guru who compared Hamas terrorists to Jews who battled the Nazis has appalled Rabbis: What DOES Duke know about man who defended Corbyn, called for ALL drugs to be legal and will want intimate detail of his upbringing? It was very violent and aggressive.. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have cordoned off Alpha Road after a second fatal stabbing in a month. young man was killed in a triple stabbing at a vigil for a teenager stabbed to death in the same south London street earlier this month. During the first stabbing on Wednesday, a concerned mum ran out to help the schoolgirl. They are still young but still when I walk out the door, I will be looking up and down and looking around just to make sure it is safe.". UkNewsinPictures The [] Shocked neighbours on Alpha Road in Croydon say cops ran fro For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Cops talk to a young woman in Croydon near the scene of a stabbing, A schoolgirl was stabbed on this street in Croydon, Two schoolgirls were slashed in Croydon last week, A cop walks down a street where a teenage girl was knifed, Cops have been seen in the area since the two stabbings, Croydon stabbings Girl, 15, dripping with blood screamed mum, Ive been stabbed! after she was slashed by stranger, Headteacher sacked 'after sending parents a list of striking teachers' as school launches probe, Isle of Innisfree ferry: Blaze breaks out on boat carrying 183 people in English Channel as lifeboats scramble to scene. 2023 BBC. The dead man had not yet been identified, with the police seeking his family. Croydon stabbing: Police name teenager who was fatally stabbed in London as they arrest a woman. A spokesperson for the Met Police said that officers were called at 12.12pm on Wednesday and found Mr O'Donnell 'suffering a number of knife wounds to his legs'. Reece Young died from a stab wound in Alpha Road, Croydon. Did you see what happened? stabbing alpha road, croydon. Reece Young was stabbed to death at a vigil for another knife victim in Croydon. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. We await an update on their conditions.. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Scotland Yard said it was too early link Tuesdays incident to Tais death. Neighbours saw police run from their vehicles with first aid kits and a defibrillator to try and save the victim. A woman was shouting they are killing him. There are three crime scene tents marking the spot which each man was stabbed. My kids could not go to school today. Despite the fact that an arrest has been made, I am very keen to hear from anyone who has information and hasn't yet spoken with officers. A 22-year-old man injured at a property in Wisbeach Road, Croydon, was pronounced dead at the scene. Forensics officers were scouring for clues and officers were carrying out door to door inquiries. The stabbings have terrified parents in the area, leaving them scared to let their daughters leave the house. 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. She brought a flannel from inside to bind the wound. The guy just walked up to her, stabbed her and ran off. One witness heard an argument on the street just minutes before Tuesdays three stabbings. 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Pictures show three forensic tents set up in the South London cul-de-sac. He was pronounced dead five minutes later, at 12.17pm. A crime scene is in place with enquiries ongoing to trace the deceased man's next of kin, a spokesperson for the Met Police said. Reece Young, 23, died from a chest wound after he was attacked at a gathering in Croydon in March 2021. Witnesses heard a woman desperately screaming, Get off me. Read about our approach to external linking. Friends of Tai Jordan ODonnell, 19, who died on March 3 had gathered for a small vigil when they were attacked near flats in Alpha Road, Croydon around 9.10pm on Tuesday. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Police were called to Alpha Road just after 12:00 GMT. A man was pronounced dead at the scene and two others are in hospital with stab injuries. Friends of Tai Jordan ODonnell, 19, who died on March 3 had gathered for a small vigil when the stabbings took place. We live in a no through road and groups cant get out at the end. Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Alpha Road in Croydon, London, at around 9.10pm. Barwell blocks Inside Croydon from his little chat, Second fatal stabbing on Addiscombe street in a month, The future of the unit is uncertain, after the director appointed to head it up, Sarah Hayward, was promoted to another position, You can support Inside Croydons news-breaking independent local journalism. A crime scene on Alpha Road, Croydon, where there was a fatal stabbing last night (Picture: UkNewsinPictures) A triple stabbing left one man dead and two others in hospital in a south London area . The council has not named a replacement director for the violence reduction unit. None of the stabbings were being linked by detectives. To contact us, please email inside.croydon@btinternet.com, Content on this site is also licensed via Ping! 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'Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. In a statement, the force said: 'Police were called at approximately 21:10hrs on Tuesday, 30 March to reports of a stabbing on Alpha Road, Croydon. 2023 BBC. "One arrest has been made and my team are working with colleagues across the Met to establish the whereabouts of the second man. Ms Anderson said she first thought the girl was joking around - before realising the seriousness of the situation. Appealing for information, Det Ch Insp Richard Vandenberghhe said Mr Young had been found by officers responding to reports of three men fighting and it was believed the stabbing had been "witnessed by a number of people". Published: 20:15 GMT, 4 March 2021 | Updated: 20:18 GMT, 4 March 2021. To access content for copying in full or in part, please visit, Help to support our genuine local and independent journalism, Banned! Strangers gathered to help her on the street - including the father of another 15-year-old girl who was stabbed in the leg just two days prior by a man of the same description in the same area.