One man is dead and 10 others have been injured amid a spate of stabbings in London which have led police to enact additional stop and search powers.
Officers were called to five reports of stabbings in the Croydon area of south London between 6.56pm and 9.12pm on Friday, police said.
One of two men reported to have been injured at a property was found dead at the scene.
A total of 10 males were wounded, two with life-threatening injuries, and two people have been arrested.
Police said there was no information to suggest that all the incidents were linked.
A section 60 order granting police additional stop and search powers was in place across Croydon until 8am on Saturday, Det Supt Nicky Arrowsmith said.
“Sadly, tonight we have seen a number of needless and completely abhorrent violent altercations, including one that has tragically resulted in a loss of life,” she said.
“Officers will be on patrol throughout the night across the South Area Command Unit, with additional resources from the Violent Crime Taskforce and Territorial Support Group deployed to deter and prevent any further violence.”
Police asked anyone with information that could help officers investigating these incidents to make contact.
