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Manhunt underway after five people stabbed in southeast London

Published 13:01 17 May 2025 BST

Updated 13:01 17 May 2025 BST

Charlie Herbert
Manhunt underway after five people stabbed in southeast London

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All five victims were taken to hospital

A manhunt is underway after five people were stabbed at an event in southeast London, the Metropolitan Police has said.

Officers were called to Nathan Way, Thamesmead, at 4.19am on Saturday, where they found five people with stab wounds. All were taken to hospital where their injuries are being assessed, the Met said.

No arrests have been made.

In a statement, the Met said: "Enquiries are ongoing and a cordon will remain in place throughout the day."

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Nathan Way is closed, MyLondon reports.

Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Met on a non-emergency medium giving the reference 1106/17MAY.

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Manhunt underway after five people stabbed in southeast London