It seems after the war we're not at with Russia and the bad bout of the flu, England's capital is getting back to normal.
London is truly lost.
London is truly lost.
Quote:London crime: Horrifying week of violence on capital's streets including 5 stabbings, shooting and acid attackMyLondon:
This week has seen the shooting of a teenage girl, knife-related crime and public fights
'A week of violence has left Londoners reeling after the glorious weather was marred by reports of shootings, stabbings
and public brawls. Two people were found dead with knife wounds in the past week with a further three stabbings, a
shooting and an acid attack.
Since last weekend there has been a spate of violent crime across the capital in the aftermath of the Easter long weekend.
The Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service and other emergency services have been called out to an increasing
number of serious incidents as the weather improves and London gets busier.
MyLondon has collated a round-up of all the tragic incidents that have occurred this week.
King's Cross triple stabbing
Three people were stabbed during a serious incident in the early hours of Tuesday morning (April 19) on Pentonville Road
by Kings Cross rail station. Three men - aged 20, 20, and 23 - were rushed to hospital just after 5.30am after police and
paramedics responded to reports of a stabbing on Pentonville Road, in North London.
The men's injuries were not thought to be life-changing. The stabbings happened just yards from famous nightclub Scala
and has rocked residents with locals telling MyLondon the area is "dangerous" and "not safe".
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Elliot Francique.
Newham murder
Also on Tuesday police were called to reports of a stabbing at Hudson Close, Newham. Officers arrived at the scene at 3.20pm
and found a 20-year-old man with stab wounds at a residential address. Despite the work of paramedics, the man was declared
dead at the scene.
Police said at the time they believed they knew the man's identity and his next of kin had been informed, but that they had made
no arrests. He was later identified as Elliot Francique, with police saying his tragic death was a "frenzied" attack.
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Mosque targeted in possible racially aggravated attack
Later on April 19 volunteers at a mosque in East Ham were preparing food for the homeless and vulnerable people of the community
when a group of around 15 men attacked the building. Police were called at 9.06pm to Pilgrims Way, but the suspects had fled by
the time they arrived.
Eyewitnesses said there were about 15 males armed with wooden poles, beer bottles, fluorescent light tubes and stones.
One of the suspects reportedly attempted to set a bin on fire outside the building.
Several people sustained minor injuries in the attack. The Metropolitan Police said: "Police are investigating a report of racially
aggravated common assault following and incident outside a mosque in East Ham. A number of people suffered minor injuries
but did not require medical treatment. There will be extra patrols in the area. No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue."
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Man savagely beats woman at Hyde Park 420 cannabis event
An annual cannabis event ended in violent chaos on Wednesday (April 20) with multiple arrests made and two seemingly
simultaneous fights. Police made ten arrests as revellers spilled onto Oxford Street with a line of police and dogs clashing
with protesters.
A Met Police spokesperson confirmed the arrests were for an offensive weapon, one for possession of a knife, two for affray,
one for assaulting police, two for possession of Class A drugs, one for possession of Class B drugs, and one for possession
with intent to supply.
Grappling on the floor, a man in a ski mask threw multiple punches at a woman's face while holding her hair before a young
woman pulled him away. Others watched, laughed and filmed the savage assault. Police told MyLondon they were not aware
of any arrests connected to the brawl.
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Man found dead with knife wounds
Police were called to an address in Leslie Grove Place in Croydon at 6.29pm on Thursday (April 21) and found a 39-year-old
man with stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Local residents told MyLondon the body might have been there
"for weeks with a knife in its chest".
They described being afraid to go out in their own street due to a rise in crime in the area. Police later said it is a possibility the
knife injuries were self-inflicted, but the exact cause of death is still unclear.
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Acid attack in broad daylight
A teenage boy is thought to have had a corrosive liquid thrown in his face outside Notting Hill Gate Underground Station on Friday
afternoon (April 22). Police rushed to the scene of the attack on the busy high street and arrested a teenage girl on suspicion of
grievous bodily harm, taking her into custody.
Medics from the London Ambulance Service joined police just after 3pm and treated the boy who was the victim of the 'acid attack'.
Police enquiries are ongoing.
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Lewisham shooting - teenage girl injured
Police were called to Lucas Street in Lewisham in the early hours of yesterday morning (Saturday April 23) to reports of a shooting
after residents heard five gun shots followed by "shouting and screaming".
A teenage girl was injured, but her injuries are not believed to be life-changing. Multiple bullet casings were sent for specialist analysis
and a black Mercedes was photographed in the middle of the scene.
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Machete attack in Elephant and Castle
Londoners were horrified on Saturday afternoon after witnessing a 'machete attack' on a street in Elephant and Castle. A man was
reportedly attacked by thugs wielding a hammer and machete outside a London Tube station.
The incident, thought to be an attempted motorbike theft, took place at around 6.20pm outside the Elephant and Castle underground
station.
Police rushed to the scene but those involved had already fled on mopeds. The Met said a machete was recovered from the scene.
There were no reports of any injuries and enquiries are ongoing.
"...One woman in her late 30s who was visiting from Gloucestershire, told MailOnline:
"I was walking back to Elephant and Castle, and something didn't feel right.
There was a bike on the floor, and another facing the wrong way.
I was walking with my aunt, and I said 'that man's got a knife', I could see the long blade...
I just thought I was going to see someone die.
I live in the country... it was one of the worst things I have ever seen. I just need to go back
to the countryside." (From Witness)
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