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Daily Mirror
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Dramatic video shows officers rushing to 'targeted' quadruple Southwark stabbing
Two men - aged 58 and 27 - were killed in a lunchtime office knife rampage during what an MP has described as a 'targeted' attack that left four people injured in central London Dramatic footage shows police rushing to the scene of a quadruple stabbing that killed two people in what has been described as a "targeted" attack. Officers were called at 1pm on Monday after the knife-rampage at a business premises in central London. Video taken from opposite the building shows officers carrying first aid equipment dashing to treat the victims while two paramedics follow with a stretcher. A 58-year-old man died at the scene in Long Lane, close to London Bridge, and three others were rushed to hospital. They included a 27-year-old man who later died from his stab wounds. The Met Police said on Tuesday that at 31-year-old man from Hackney, east London, had been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in hospital. Another man in his thirties is also still being treated and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Dramatic video footage from the scene captures the scale of the massive police response, showing multiple cars rolling up to the London neighbourhood before multiple officers rush inside the building where the stabbings took place. The series of brief clips shows both police and ambulance vehicles lined down the leafy street while locals gather outside a police cordon. A number of officers can be seen standing guard outside. Speaking at the scene, Labour MP Neil Coyle, who represents the Bermondsey and Old Southwark constituency where the incident occurred, said: 'This was a targeted attack and there is no risk to the wider community. It's thought the individual worked for the business and were known to each other. I'll be sending letters to 1,000 constituents to reassure them. 'But we know this is a safe area and this was a targeted attack.' Mr Coyle said he did not know the motive for the attack. Asked if he had spoken to relatives of the victims, he said: 'No. The family have a lot to deal with'. He added that police and paramedics 'tried desperately' to save the lives of the victims. A neighbour who lives opposite where the attack took place watched the drama unfold from his window and said one victim was given CRP for "a long time" at the scene. The building is the headquarters to Prospira Global, a business consultancy firm specialising in mental health support, property investors Trademark Group and local residents. A resident who was working from home inside his flat yesterday said he heard someone scream 'Help me!'. Mario Sergio, 32, said: "We just looked out the window when we saw the police, we watched as they closed the road and were running into the building. Then they brought the guy out on the bed and I had to look away. They were working on him for a long time, hours it felt like." Another resident, who did not wish to be named, returned from work to find his building blocked off by police tape and a heavy police presence on the road. Det Chief Supt Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said: 'Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this shocking incident. At this point, we do not believe it to be terrorism-related and there is no further risk to the public." Police forensics teams could be seen entering the building at the scene where the attack took place. A local described seeing blood on the floor and walls outside an office in the premises.
Telegraph
29-07-2025
- Telegraph
Quadruple stabbing in south London ‘was targeted attack'
A quadruple stabbing in south London that left two dead was a 'targeted attack', it has been claimed. Emergency services were called to Long Lane, Southwark, at about 1pm on Monday after reports of multiple stabbings inside a business premises, where they found and treated four people. A 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and three other men were taken to hospital, the Metropolitan Police said. A 27-year-old man later died in hospital, police said, while a third man, in his 30s, remains in a life-threatening condition. On Tuesday, police said a 31-year-old man, who is a British citizen and was initially detained in connection with the incident, was arrested on Monday. He remains in hospital and his condition is not life-threatening, they added. The stabbing is understood to have taken place near consultancy firm Prospira Global and housing provider Trademark Homes. Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said: 'Our thoughts are first and foremost with the family and friends of the victims of this tragic incident. 'Our investigation continues at pace and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances. 'I understand there may be concern in the local community and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. 'I would also encourage anyone who may be worried to speak to an officer.' Neil Coyle, the Labour MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, said earlier on Tuesday that the incident was a 'targeted attack'. He told reporters outside the police cordon on Tuesday: 'This is truly awful. It's absolutely devastating for the family and the local community. Thankfully, police say this was an isolated incident. 'There's no excuse for what happened, but there's no further risk to the public. 'Police believe they have witnesses, but if anyone else saw anything, please contact the police and share any information you have. 'Lots of people will be shaken. 'As the local MP, I want to send my condolences to the family and everyone directly affected. But this is a safe community. 'This was a targeted, isolated incident... as you can see, police are investigating thoroughly. 'Paramedics also did everything they could yesterday to try to save lives.' Mr Coyle also pleaded with witnesses to come forward. He added: 'My message to the community is this: if you saw anything, please come forward. And if you didn't, but you're worried, know that this remains a safe area. 'There is no ongoing threat to public safety. I'm working closely with police and the local council. 'The investigation is ongoing, but when more information can be shared, it will be. My job is to make sure my constituents are kept informed and reassured that there's no wider risk.' A resident, who asked not to be named, said: 'It's terrifying. I walk past there all the time – it makes you feel really uneasy. 'You just don't expect something like this to happen on a normal weekday.'
Daily Mirror
29-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Southwark 'murder': Arrest made after two killed in quadruple London stabbing
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two men were fatally stabbed at a business premises in central London. Emergency services were called to Long Lane in Southwark at about 1pm on Monday after reports of multiple stabbings inside a commercial property, where they found and treated four people for stab wounds. A 58-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and three other men were taken to hospital, the Metropolitan Police said. A 27-year-old man later died in hospital, police said. On Tuesday, police said a 31-year-old man, who is a British citizen and was initially detained in connection with the incident, was arrested on Monday. He remains in hospital and his condition is not life-threatening, they added. Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said: 'Our thoughts are first and foremost with the family and friends of the victims of this tragic incident. 'Our investigation continues at pace and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances. 'I understand there may be concern in the local community and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. 'I would also encourage anyone who may be worried to speak to an officer.' A crime scene remains in place and the investigation continues, the force added. Police reiterated that the incident took place inside a business premises, and that a crime scene is in place at a nearby hotel where the arrested man entered. Speculation that the man was staying at the hotel is not accurate, the force said. Anyone with information has been asked to call 101 or report it online. Local Labour MP Neil Coyle has visited the scene and said people in the area were "shocked" by incident. Coyle, who represents Bermondsey and Old Southwark told reporters outside the police cordon the incident was "truly awful". "It's absolutely devastating for the family and the local community," he said. "Thankfully, police say this was an isolated incident. "Police believe they have witnesses, but if anyone else saw anything, please contact the police and share any information you have. "Lots of people will be shaken. "People live right on top of this. It's an amazing community and it will be amazing tomorrow as people try and recover from the trauma they've seen."
