North London Reels from 48 Hours of Violence: Four Stabbed in Separate Attacks
London is grappling with a wave of horror after a devastating 48-hour period saw four individuals stabbed in three separate incidents across North London. The youngest victim, a 12-year-old boy, was attacked at his school, highlighting the alarming reach of knife crime in the capital.
School Stabbing Shocks Brent Community
In a deeply traumatic event, two boys, aged 12 and 13, were stabbed at Kingsbury High School in Brent during lunchtime on February 10. Emergency services flooded the scene, with the victims rushed to hospital. Both are now in stable condition, according to the Metropolitan Police.
A 13-year-old boy is being questioned in connection with the attack, which allegedly involved the suspect climbing over the school walls. Though not classified as terrorism, the investigation is being led by the counter-terrorism squad, with increased patrols deployed to reassure the local community.
Overground Station Attack Halts Transport
Adding to the chaos, a stabbing at Turkey Street Overground station in Enfield's Bullsmoor area on February 10 forced the station to close for several hours. The victim, whose age and gender have not been disclosed, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses, with no arrests made yet. Transport for London suspended services to facilitate evidence collection, disrupting commuter routes.
North Circular Road Incident Leaves Teen Injured
Earlier, on February 8, an 18-year-old boy was stabbed on the North Circular Road in Arnos Grove, Enfield. The attack prompted a large emergency response, with the victim found near Brownlow Road and transported to a major trauma centre. His injuries are not life-changing.
Police have sealed off the area, including adjacent shops, but no arrests have been made. The incident forced a partial shutdown of the busy road overnight.
Broader Context of Crime in London
These attacks underscore a persistent knife crime crisis in London, with youth violence becoming increasingly prevalent. Authorities are urging witnesses to come forward as investigations continue across all three cases.
In unrelated news, a former Metropolitan Police inspector, John Doyle, 53, faces court today on multiple sex offence charges, including rape, following his dismissal in 2024.
