ENFIELD STABBINGS MAPPED: Spate of violent knife attacks across Edmonton - shock map
THIS is the shocking map showing the spate of knife attacks across Enfield, London, in the past few days. Today is emerged the knifeman suspected of randomly stabbing four people in one night this weekend in Edmonton might have struck again.
Five stabbings in Edmonton since Saturday
THIS is the shocking map showing the spate of knife attacks across Enfield, London, in the past few days.
Today it emerged the knifeman suspected of randomly stabbing four people in one night this weekend in Edmonton might have struck again.
A man matching the description of the attacker left a man in his 30s with life-threatening injuries in Fairfield Road, north London, at 5.05am.
Police said the latest incident has "not yet been formally linked" to the weekend bloodbath in Enfield but the culprit in all five attacks is a tall, skinny black man wearing a hooded top.
Detectives believe the knifeman has mental health issues, is acting alone and the stabbings are not terrorist related.
Detective Superintendent Luke Marks said: "I am aware that events from the weekend have caused a huge amount of worry and concern among the community, and that this incident will cause further alarm.
"While at this stage the incident has not yet been formally linked, the location and manner of this attack will be of concern to the public.
"Our advice continues that that public to remain vigilant, and to contact police regarding anyone acting suspiciously.
"You will see additional uniformed patrols in the Edmonton area; if you have any concerns, please speak with my officers immediately."
Police have arrested a man in relation to today’s stabbing in Fairfield Road.
The Met said: “A man aged in his 30s was arrested in the Edmonton Green area this morning.
“He has been taken into custody at a north London police station."
“At this time police retain an open mind as to whether this incident is linked to the incidents in Enfield over the weekend.”