Mum and daughter rushed to hospital after broad daylight stabbing as cops hunt suspects
A mother and teenage daughter were stabbed in London at around 3pm with their current conditions unknown. The Met Police is searching for two suspects believed to be connected to the stabbing
A mother and her teenage daughter have been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in South East London.
An urgent manhunt is underway after the pair were stabbed in daylight at around 3pm on a residential street, The Nursery, Erith. Emergency services rushed to the scene following multiple reports of a double-stabbing.
The victims, a 47-year-old woman and an 18-year-old girl, were treated on-scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital. Their current conditions are unknown for now.
Police say they are actively searching for two suspects believed to be connected to the stabbing. So far, no arrests have been made and enquiries are underway to track down those behind the attack.
The Met Police is calling for anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
A police spokesperson said: “Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 , quoting crime reference 4512/06JUL. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
In other news, a murder probe has been initiated following the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old man in a posh London skyscraper.
The Metropolitan Police reported that they were called to a residential property in Vauxhall just past 5.30am on Saturday. They discovered a man with knife wounds who tragically succumbed despite the valiant efforts of the London Ambulance Service’s medical team.
The Met confirmed that the deceased’s next-of-kin have been notified and are receiving support from specialist officers. Two men, aged 35 and 33, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. The investigation is still underway, according to the Met.
The Standard revealed that the incident took place in DAMAC Tower, part of the Nine Elms development.
The publication stated that the victim collapsed in the building’s lobby, which is situated adjacent to the US embassy in London, reports the Mirror.
GB News reported on Saturday that the luxury building was put under “lockdown”, with management informing residents that the lifts were out of order.
One resident claimed that deliveries had been halted and people were instructed to use the emergency stairs.
A message dispatched by the building’s managers to residents read: “The police are presently on the premises, diligently managing the situation.”
They sought to reassure residents, stating, “We would like to assure you that the building is secure, and there is no cause for concern with your safety.
“As a precautionary measure, the police have requested that the elevators be temporarily unavailable while they conduct their investigation.”
Detective Inspector Aytac Necati, who is spearheading the investigation, stated: “Sadly, a man has lost his life in the most horrendous of circumstances. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
