A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two were killed and two more seriously injured at a London business.
The Metropolitan Police announced the charges faced by a 31-year-old man from Hackney, east London, who has been detained since Monday’s attacks in Southwark.
He remains in hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening, Scotland Yard said today.
Emergency services were called to Long Lane in Bermondsey at about 1pm on Monday following reports of multiple stabbings inside a commercial address.
A 58-year-old man died at the scene and a 27-year-old man later died in hospital.
Two other men, both in their 30s, were also taken to hospital.
The Metropolitan Police said the attack was not being treated as terror-related.
The stabbings are understood to have taken place near consultancy firm Prospira Global and housing provider Trademark Homes.
Officers were called to reports that multiple people had been assaulted at a business premises
The stabbings are understood to have taken place near consultancy firm Prospira Global and housing provider Trademark Homes
Floral tributes have been left at the scene in Bermondsey, south London
A resident, who asked not to be named, told the PA news agency: ‘It’s terrifying.
‘I walk past there all the time – it makes you feel really uneasy. You just don’t expect something like this to happen on a normal weekday.’
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing for the area, said today: ‘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.’
A crime scene remains in place and officers continue to investigate the circumstances.
Officers were called around 1pm on Monday and set up a large police cordon well into the night
Police tape was seen near to where the stabbings occurred on Long Lane, Southwark
Police officers have been seen continuing to enter and inspect the premises today
Officers remained today at the scene in the London borough of Southwark
Police said they were aware of speculation the arrested man was staying at a nearby hotel but that this was not the case.
Natasha Ennin, Southwark Council’s cabinet member for community safety and neighbourhoods, said she was ‘horrified and deeply saddened’ by the deaths in the borough.
She added that her ‘heartfelt condolences’ went out to the families and friends of those involved and called on anyone with information to report it.
Anyone with information can call 101, report online or contact ‘X’@METCC and quote CAD3499/28.
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