stabbings
Coverage of stabbings in the Nexus archive.
- 1 dead, 4 injured after series of stabbings in Oakland, police say
Police are investigating a series of stabbings that occurred at several locations throughout East Oakland on Monday evening. The attacks resulted in one person's death and left four other individuals injured, and a suspect was subsequently arrested.
- Four people rushed to major trauma centre after stabbings near Covent Garden in London's West End - with woman arrested
Four people were taken to a major trauma center after stabbings occurred near Covent Garden in London's West End. A woman has been arrested in connection with the incident.
- Local advocates push to protect people experiencing homelessness after recent violence
Two people were stabbed in Richmond while sleeping outside, prompting local homeless advocates to emphasize the vulnerability of unhoused individuals and advocate for increased resources. Advocates are working to connect people experiencing homelessness with more support following the violence.
- 36-year-old homeless man charged with stabbing special agent in Richmond
A 36-year-old homeless man has been charged with stabbing a Task Force officer following a series of stabbings in Richmond. The incident occurred on Saturday.
- Man gets 24 years to life in prison for El Sereno stabbings that left teen dead, another person hurt
A man received a 24-year-to-life prison sentence for a stabbing in El Sereno that killed a teen and injured another person. He was taken into custody following a lengthy standoff.
- Two with life-threatening injuries after Charlotte stabbings
Two individuals suffered life-threatening injuries in stabbings in Charlotte on Wednesday night, according to the Mecklenburg EMS Agency.
- Brits are caught up in terrifying night of violence as French music festival descends into stabbings and rapes with multiple women stabbed with syringes
Brits were involved in a violent incident at a French music festival where multiple women were stabbed, including with syringes, alongside reports of rapes. The event descended into chaos with stabbings and sexual assaults.
- 2 in critical condition after stabbings in Seattle’s Little Saigon
Two people were in critical condition after stabbings occurred Sunday evening along South Weller Street in Seattle’s Little Saigon. The incident involved violent injuries requiring medical attention.
- Five stabbed near Penn Station, leaving one seriously injured as investigation continues
Five people were stabbed near Penn Station in New York City, resulting in one serious injury. The New York Police Department referred inquiries to Amtrak Police, who are leading the investigation. No details about a suspect or motive have been released.
- Trump administration launches federal investigation into Atlanta’s MARTA system after fatal train stabbing
The Trump administration has initiated a federal investigation into Atlanta’s MARTA system following two recent stabbings, one of which resulted in the death of a 66-year-old woman on a train. The investigation follows incidents that have raised concerns about the transit system's safety.
- Six people stabbed in London after Arsenal’s victory parade
Six people were stabbed in London after Arsenal’s Premier League victory parade on Sunday evening, with non-fatal injuries reported. The Metropolitan police stated the incidents occurred after most crowds had dispersed, and 24 individuals were arrested.
- 3 killed in pair of stabbings, one incident in Queens and the other in Brooklyn
Three people were killed in two separate stabbings, one in Queens and the other in Brooklyn. Police responded to 911 calls and encountered violence at both crime scenes.
- Met Police chief under fire after Golders Green stabbings says Jewish people face 'ghastly Venn diagram' of hate from all sides - as victim tells how he came mere centimetres from dying
Met Police chief faces criticism for comments on Jewish people facing hate from multiple sides after Golders Green stabbings. A victim described surviving a near-fatal attack in the incident.
- Three children stabbed to death each month with average age of victims now just 14
Three children are being fatally stabbed each month, with the average age of victims now just 14 years old. This highlights a concerning rise in violent crimes targeting minors.