South east London has witnessed a week of horror as six people have been stabbed, with one of the victims fighting for their life.
This only includes stabbings that the News Shopper is aware of and has reported on.
The week beginning February 20 saw a string of attacks in Woolwich, Greenwich, Peckham, Walworth, Southwark, and Elephant and Castle.
Some of the attacks saw people as young as 15 years old being taken to hospital following the incidents.
Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.
Boy, 15, taken to hospital after stabbing in Peckham
The incident happened in Rye Lane just after 8pm on February 21.
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a boy injured.
He was taken to hospital where his condition was later assessed as non life threatening.
No arrests have been made following the incident.
Police enquiries into the circumstances continue.
Man, 23, taken to hospital after stabbing in Walworth
A 23-year-old man was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Walworth.
The incident happened in Browning Street at 10.20pm on February 21.
Officers and London Ambulance Service paramedics attended and found a man injured.
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He was taken to hospital where his condition was later assessed as not life threatening.
A crime scene was put in place but has since been lifted.
No arrests have been made following the incident.
Teenager taken to hospital after stabbing at the O2 Arena
A teenager has been taken to hospital after a stabbing at the O2 in Greenwich.
The incident happened inside Cineworld just after 2.45pm on February 22.
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a boy injured.
Three boys, two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old, were charged with GBH and possession of a bladed article on February 23.
The trio will next appear at Bexley Magistrates' Court on March 10.
Man, 18, taken to hospital after stabbing near Southwark McDonald’s
A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing near to a McDonald’s in Old Kent Road.
Officers and London Ambulance Service were called to the scene at around 4.14pm on February 25.
The 18-year-old was taken to hospital where is condition was assessed as not life-threatening.
No arrests have been made.
Man in his 40s taken to hospital after a stabbing in Elephant and Castle
A man in his 40s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Elephant and Castle.
The incident happened in Hampton Street at 8.25pm on February 25.
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured.
He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
His condition has been assessed as not life threatening.
No arrests have been made as police enquiries continue.
Man, 19, fighting for his life after a stabbing in Woolwich
A 19-year-old man is currently fighting for his life after a stabbing in Woolwich.
The incident happened in Mayplace Lane at 12am yesterday (February 26).
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a man injured.
He was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
His next of kin have been informed.
Two males, both aged 15, were arrested nearby on suspicion of attempted murder.
They were later bailed pending further enquiries
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