Police in Erith are urgently searching for two suspects following a violent double-stabbing that took place in broad daylight on Sunday, July 6. The incident, which has left a 47-year-old woman and an 18-year-old girl hospitalized, has shocked the local community and prompted a swift response from the Metropolitan Police.
Emergency services were called to The Nursery in Erith at approximately 3:00 p.m. after receiving reports of a serious altercation involving knives. Upon arrival, officers discovered two female victims suffering from knife injuries.
Both were immediately treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital. Their current conditions have not yet been confirmed.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that two suspects are being sought in connection with the stabbing. As of now, no arrests have been made, but investigators are actively conducting urgent enquiries to identify and locate those responsible.
Authorities have not disclosed any potential motive or the relationship between the victims and the suspects, if any. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police released the following statement: “Around 15:00hrs on Sunday, 6 July, officers attended The Nursery, Erith, alongside the London Ambulance Service following reports of a double-stabbing.
Two victims—a woman, aged 47, and a girl, aged 18—were treated at the scene for knife injuries. They have been taken to hospital, where we await an update on their condition.
Police are seeking two suspects in connection with the incident. No arrests have been made, and we are making urgent enquiries to locate the perpetrators.”
The area around The Nursery has been cordoned off as police work to gather evidence. Officers have been seen conducting door-to-door inquiries and reviewing any available CCTV footage from surrounding businesses and homes.
Local residents expressed concern and disbelief over the violent attack. One neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “It’s terrifying. You don’t expect something like this to happen in your neighborhood in the middle of the day. I hope the victims pull through and the police catch whoever did this.”
As the investigation continues, the Metropolitan Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident, has relevant CCTV or mobile phone footage, or possesses any information that could assist with the case to come forward. Members of the public are asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference 4512/06JUL.
Alternatively, individuals can submit anonymous tips via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
The double-stabbing is the latest in a series of knife-related incidents to plague parts of London in recent weeks, prompting renewed calls for stronger measures to address knife crime and enhance community safety.
Authorities are expected to provide further updates as more information becomes available. In the meantime, residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.
