November proved to be a horrifying month in south east London as eight people were stabbed and three of the victims died.
This only includes stabbings that the News Shopper is aware of and has reported on.
The month saw a string of attacks in Thamesmead, Abbey Wood, Bexleyheath, Camberwell, Peckham, Lewisham, and Woolwich.
Some of the attacks saw people as young as 16 years old die following the incidents.
Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.
Two 16-year-old boys stabbed to death around a mile apart in Thamesmead and Abbey Wood.
Kearne Solanke was found with stab wounds in Titmuss Avenue in Thamesmead, while Charlie Bartolo was discovered a short time later in Sewell Road in Abbey Wood just after 5pm on November 26.
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended but both boys were pronounced dead at the scene.
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of murder on November 29.
They both remain in police custody.
Another 16-year-old boy who was arrested on November 27 but has now been released on bail.
He is due back at the police station in February 2023.
Man in his 30s in critical condition after Bexleyheath stabbing
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Bexleyheath.
It happened in Lion Road at the junction with Bexleyheath Broadway at 2.35am on November 19.
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment in a critical condition.
His injuries were assessed on November 25 as not life-threatening.
Two men, aged 24 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
They were subsequently bailed pending further enquiries to a date in February 2023.
Boy, 17, taken to hospital after stabbing in Bexleyheath
A 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Bexleyheath.
It happened in Market Place just after 10pm on November 11.
He was taken to an east London hospital for treatment.
His injuries were believed not to be life-threatening.
Man fighting for his life after stabbing in Woolwich
A man was left fighting for his life after a stabbing in Woolwich.
The incident happened in Herbert Road just before 4pm on November 17.
He was taken to hospital for treatment.
His condition was assessed as life-threatening.
We have contacted Metropolitan Police for an update on his condition.
Man, 21, dies after stabbing in Lewisham
Gabriel Petrov Stoyanove, 21, was stabbed in Bromley Road at 11.40pm on November 4.
Police and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene and found Gabriel injured.
He was taken to hospital for treatment but died on the afternoon of November 5.
Man in hospital after being stabbed in neck in Camberwell
A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Camberwell.
It happened in New Camberwell Road at the junction with Warner Road at 3.25pm on November 14.
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene.
His condition was assessed as not life-threatening.
Boy, 17, taken to hospital after stabbing in Peckham
A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Peckham.
The incident happened in Southampton Way at 9.50pm yesterday (November 18).
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene.
His condition was assessed as not life-threatening.
We have contacted the Metropolitan Police to understand how they are working to tackle knife crime.
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