A deadly knife attack at a busy Sunday market in Walworth, South London, has left one man dead and two others injured.
The terrifying incident unfolded around 10:40 AM on November 10, when a man launched a violent rampage at the East Street Market, stabbing several people.
Witnesses reported seeing the attacker approach with a knife, and panic spread quickly through the bustling market.
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As the situation escalated, heroic market traders acted swiftly, tackling the attacker to the ground and holding him until police arrived.
Officers responded promptly to the scene, arresting a man, believed to be in his 60s, at the location. He remains in police custody.
Despite efforts from paramedics, one man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity is still being confirmed, and authorities are working to notify his next of kin.
The two other victims, a man and a woman, were rushed to the hospital. Their conditions remain unknown.
Witnesses described the horror of the attack, with one person saying, “It’s a very busy market, especially on weekends.
I know stabbings happen every day in London, but experiencing it close to home is frightening.”
Another witness, a market worker, said the attacker appeared suddenly with a knife in hand, sending shockwaves through the area.
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Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as terrorism. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives working to establish the exact sequence of events.
Commander Peter Stevens expressed his condolences to the victim’s family and urged anyone with information or footage to come forward.
A police spokesperson assured the public that no further suspects are currently being sought, and thanked the brave individuals who helped subdue the attacker.