A violent confrontation unfolded on a London street outside the Regent’s Park Mosque, resulting in multiple injuries from a stabbing. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon. Footage captured the chaos as individuals engaged in a physical altercation, some brandishing what appeared to be knives. In a shocking turn, a car was driven into the midst of the fight, navigating through traffic and crashing into the combatants. Bystanders reacted with screams of fear.
The incident caused significant traffic congestion, with two bus lanes being blocked in the busy area. One individual was seen attempting to intervene and stop the fight, while another lay on the ground, a knife visible in their hand.
The video of the event has gone viral on social media. One user praised the bravery of the person who tried to break up the fight, acknowledging the high risk involved in such interventions.
This follows a recent incident in Brixton where a daytime stabbing was also captured on video. Police have launched an investigation into that event. No arrests have been reported so far.
The rise in violent incidents on London streets has raised concerns about public safety. Pressure is mounting on the London Metropolitan Police to address the escalating violence and disorder in public spaces.
Violent incidents are on the rise in London. The Metropolitan Police recorded 252,545 violent crimes in 2023-24, an average of 690 violent incidents per day. In total, 938,020 crimes were committed in London in 2023-24, equivalent to over 2,500 crimes per day. The crime rate in London is 105.8 per thousand residents.