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the man was stabbed to death and two others fought for the life after ten separate stab wounds in just over two hours in Croydon.
Police said they had no information that the attacks were linked despite the attacks occurring more than a square kilometer apart in south London.
Police were called to report two men with stabbing injuries at 8:08 p.m. in Wisbeach Road, Croydon.
A man was rushed to hospital before arriving in a non-life threatening condition, but another man was pronounced dead by paramedics.
Police did not disclose the victim’s age, but said his family knew about his murder.
There was no arrest.
Earlier, police responded to a stab in Chapman Road, Croydon at 6:56 pm Police found a man whose condition was found not to be life threatening later in hospital .
Minutes later, police were called to a south London hospital at 7.15 p.m. after four men, all 20 years old, sustained various stab wounds.
One of these men is currently believed to be in a potentially fatal condition.
Police were called back to a south London hospital after two other men showed up with stab wounds at 8:51 p.m. The condition of one of the men has deteriorated and is now fighting for life .
In the latest attack on a bloody evening in Croydon, a man suspected of GBH was arrested at 9:12 a.m. at Dingwall Road.
The victim was also arrested and his condition does not appear to be life threatening.
Detectives have put in place a special stop and search order to prevent further bloodshed in the streets of south London.
Detective Superintendent Nicky Arrowsmith said: “Sadly this evening we have witnessed a number of unnecessary and utterly heinous violent altercations, including one which tragically resulted in death.
“Officers will patrol the Southern Zone Unit of Command through the night, with additional resources from the Violent Crime Working Group and the Territorial Support Group deployed to deter and prevent further violence.
“A Section 60 order granting police additional stop and search powers is in place across Croydon until 8 am on Saturday February 6th.
“I urge anyone who has information that could help the police to assist us as we work to investigate these incidents to speak to us as soon as possible.
“Tackling violent crime in London remains the top priority for all members of the Metropolitan Police Service. We have dedicated resources working to prevent, deter and combat violence in all its forms, day and night, and we use all available tactics and powers.
“Our officers continue to work around the clock to identify and prosecute offenders, bring perpetrators to justice, support victims, take guns off the streets, mobilize and reassure the public and keep our communities safe in London.
“But we are not complacent and cannot do it alone. We work closely with our communities as they are essential to understanding and knowing what is happening locally. We need to hear from anyone with information about crime, those who carry a gun, or those who exploit others for gain or revenge, while putting the lives of young people at risk – we need this information to ensure London’s security. “
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