Blood-soaked man heard screaming ‘somebody help me’ in ‘targeted stabbing’ that left two dead ‘at London property firm’
POLICE have arrested a 31-year-old man in their investigation into a quadruple stabbing in Southwark, London.
The man from Hackney was taken into custody on Monday, after the attack forced a nearby nursery into a lockdown.
UKNIPA murder investigation has been launched following a fatal stabbing in Central London[/caption]
UKNIPEmergency services rushed to the scene where three men were taken to hospital[/caption]
Emergency services raced to scene at 1.04pm on Monday, where they sadly pronounced a 58-year-old man dead.
A 27-year-old man later died in hospital, after being injured in the knife attack.
Three other men were also taken to hospital following the incident, with the suspect also being treated.
His condition has been described as “not life-threatening”.
Now, forensic teams are investigating a local business premises – reportedly property investment firm Trademark Group – following the attack.
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.”
Emma confirmed that a crime scene remains in place and that officers are continuing to investigate the attack.
She added: “The incident took place in an business premises and a crime scene is in place at a nearby hotel where the arrested man went into.
“We are aware of speculation the man was staying at the hotel, this is not the case.”
A resident, who was working from home yesterday at his flat, told The Sun he heard someone scream “somebody help”.
The witness, who chose to remain anonymous, saw a man covered with blood out of his window and “police chase a man with a taser.”
“When I came downstairs, I wasn’t allowed to stand in front of the doors of the main gate and everything.”
One mum also told of the horrifying moment that she heard about the stabbing near Long Lane in Southwark.
Choosing to remain anonymous, she told MailOnline: “[The nursery] sent us an alert while I was at work saying that there’d been a stabbing and that the roads would be cordoned off.
“It’s terrifying. When I walked down to the nursery I was trying to find out information about whether it was targeted or random, because you hear a lot about stabbings in London.”
She added: “It’s really shocking.
“To have this in an area where I’m raising a child makes me worry that I shouldn’t be living somewhere like this now that we have a family.”
The MP for the area, Neil Coyle, said: “This was a targeted isolated incident rather than anything else.”
LNPForensics teams are now reportedly searching property investment company Trademark Group[/caption]
The Sun has approached Metropolitan Police over the MP’s description of the attack as “targeted”.
Previously, detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, confirmed that the incident is not believed to be “terrorism-related”.
At the time, a spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 1.04pm today to reports of a stabbing on Long Lane, SE1.
“We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, advanced paramedics, incident response officers, a command support vehicle and paramedics from our tactical response unit.
“We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance, which consisted of a paramedic and a doctor in a car.
“We treated four people at the scene. We took three patients to major trauma centres as a priority.
“Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Police are now appealing for more information about the incident and have urged anyone with more details to phone 101, quoting CAD3499/28.
Alternatively, witnesses can contact the Met Police online.
Natasha Ennin, Southwark Council’s Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhoods, shared that the Council were “horrified” by the attack.
LNPPolice have confirmed that the incident was not ‘terrorism-related’[/caption]
She said: “I’m horrified and deeply saddened by the deaths of two men in our borough today.
“My heartfelt condolences go to their families and friends.
“Police have launched a murder investigation and have said this evening they do not believe the incident to be terrorism-related, and that there is no further risk to the public.
“If you can help police with information please call 101 or report online.
“There are extra police in the Long Lane area this evening and we will remain in close contact with police as they continue their investigation.”
Nearby businesses, including the Residence Inn and Prospira Global, have been approached by The Sun for comment.
UKNIPA 27-year-old man has since died in hospital[/caption]
Police have ramped up patrols in the areaGetty
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