It was another weekend of crime across the capital, with reports of another south London stabbing, more illegal raves and multiple unexplained deaths.
Sadly, despite lockdown, it remains a busy time for the capital’s police force who had to deal with multiple stabbings, as well as the now common calls to serious breaches of lockdown rules.
In one such breach, revellers gathered on a canal boat to party.
There was also a major operation to take weapons off the streets in Croydon after a spate of stabbings there at the start of February.
Here is a roundup of all the crimes we reported on over the weekend:
Brockwell Park stabbing
A 16-year-old was knifed in shocking attack took place in Brockwell Park, Brixton on the afternoon of February 14.
The teen was airlifted to hospital following the stabbing, which occurred at 1.48pm on Sunday afternoon.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 1.48hrs on Sunday, February 14 to reports of a stabbing in Brockwell Park, SE24.
“Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
“A 16-year-old boy was found with a stab injury to the leg. He has been taken to a South London hospital. His condition has been confirmed as non-life-threatening.
“A crime scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing. At this early stage, there have been no arrests.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson told MyLondon: “We were called at 1.48pm today (February 14) to reports of a stabbing in Brockwell Park, Brixton.
“We sent two ambulance crews, a medic in a car, an incident response officer, and we also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.
“A person was treated at the scene and taken to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
“Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting reference 3152/14Feb. Or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Victoria Park death
A man in his 80s died following falling from a residential building near Victoria Park in East London.
Police were called to the scene at 12pm on Sunday 14 February, to reports of a man who had fallen from a height in St Mark’s Gate, Tower Hamlets.
His death is not being treated as suspicious.
Police attended the scene along with several ambulances and London’s Air Ambulance
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A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
“A man in his 80s was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious and officers will assist with preparing a report for the coroner.”
Rave on canal boat
A total of 26 people face fines of £800 each after being caught partying on a canal boat in the early hours of the morning.
Police received complaints from several members of the public who reported there were a large number of people playing music on a boat on the River Lea between Tottenham Lock and Hackney in the early hours of Saturday February 13.
Members of the Metropolitan Police located the boat at around 4.20am, finding around 30 people on board the vessel.
Around 30 people were found on the boat in Hackney
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One 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of breaching the Health Protection Regulations. He was previously reported for consideration of a £10,000 fixed penalty notice for organising a similar gathering less than two weeks ago, said the Met Police.
A spokesperson for the force added: “The group was dispersed and 26 people were reported for the consideration of fixed penalty notices of £800 for breaking the rules designed to prevent the spread of the virus.
“Officers from the Met’s Marine Policing Unit secured the boat and seized music equipment, keys and generators. The Canal & River Trust has been informed.”
Archway death
A woman was found unresponsive in Ringmer Gardens, Archway at 9.20pm on Friday February 12.
The woman, aged in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services responded.
The woman was found dead in Ringmer Gardens, Archway
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Detectives from the Metropolitan Police are investigating the woman’s death, which is being treated as “unexplained”.
Station stabbing
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a stabbing at Abbey Wood station at 10.20pm on 14 February.
Officers were called to the station following reports an 18-year-old man had been found seriously injured on a bench in the station.
The young man was taken for hospital for treatment. His condition is thought to be life threatening.
There have been no arrests as yet.
Detective Superintendent Sam Blackburn said: “We are at an early stage in our investigation and we are keeping an open mind as to exactly where this violent incident began.
“I’d like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious along Abbey Road and Wilton Road between 9.45pm and 10.20pm to get in touch with us as soon as possible to assist the investigation.
“This was a shocking act of violence and I’d like to reassure the public we’re doing all we can to find those responsible.
“Anyone with information can text BTP on 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 341 of 14/02/21. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Weapons and drugs found
A new operation targeting drug related violence has seen a number of horrifying weapons seized by police in its first week on Croydon streets.
Operation Cleveland, led by Superintendent Andy Brittain and Inspector Katie Woods, is aimed at “tackling the offenders that seek to take advantage of some of the most vulnerable residents.
The team arrested 28 people, predominantly for drugs and violence related offences in the operation’s first week.
215 people were stopped and searched and 174 weapons sweeps took place, leading to police seizing nine terrifying-looking weapons.
Pictures show knives of varying sizes as well as a “nasty looking adapted offensive weapon.”
Knives and weapons seized by police in Croydon – middle is the ‘adapted offensive weapon’
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PC Karl Eccott said: “These were hidden by suspects, either after use or in preparation for violence.
“Intelligence from the public and residents has seen us be able to execute three warrants this week all with successful arrests being made and a number of firearms being taken out of circulation to be destroyed.
“It does not end here. We continue to work over the weekend providing this robust, no nonsense approach to tackling these issues which are affecting our residents.”
Drugs that were recovered by police this week
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Croydon police also reported “countless quantities of drugs being taken off the streets and out of the hands of the dealers”.
