London Stabbing: Two Dead In Knife Attack Near Tower Bridge, Cops Rule Out Terror Link

Last Updated:July 29, 2025, 08:58 IST

Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.

Stabbing incident in Central London | Image: Representative

A stabbing at a business in the Southwark area of central London on Monday left two people dead and two others hospitalised, including the suspect, according to police.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police said a 58-year-old man was declared dead at the scene, and a 27-year-old man later died from his injuries after being taken to hospital.

A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the stabbings but remains in critical condition. Another man was also hospitalised, though his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.

“Our investigation is in the early stages and we are working hard to understand the full circumstances of this shocking incident," Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond said.

“At this point, we do not believe it to be terrorism-related and there is no further risk to the public."

Police have not released the names of those involved or disclosed the nature of the business where the attack took place.

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