A horror 42 hours across London saw five people stabbed with two left in a critical condition and one victim dead.

This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on.

The week beginning December 19 saw a string of attacks in Lewisham, Thornton Heath, Upton Park, and Tottenham. 

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.

Man, 27, dies after stabbing in Thornton Heath

A 27-year-old man has died after a stabbing in Thornton Heath.

The incident happened in Mayfield Crescent just before 10.30pm on December 19.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

No arrests have been made following the incident.

Boy, 16, taken to hospital after double stabbing in Lewisham

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a double stabbing in Lewisham.

The incident happened in Bromley Road just before 1.15pm on December 20.

The teenager was taken to hospital for treatment where his injuries were assessed as not life threatening.

Two other 16-year-old boys were arrested in connection with the incident.

One of the boys was also found with a stab wound, his condition was assessed as not life threatening.

Man fighting for life after stabbing near Upton Park underground station

A 20-year-old man is in a critical condition after a stabbing near Upton Park underground station.

The incident happened in Harold Road at around 6.32pm on December 20.

The man was treated at the scene before being taken to the Royal London Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

No arrests have been made.

Man, 22, fighting for life after stabbing in Tottenham

A 22-year-old man is in a critical condition after being stabbed in an assault in Tottenham. 

The incident happened on the Hale at around 6.25pm on December 20.

The man was taken to hospital where his condition as assessed as critical.

His next of kin have been informed.

No arrests have been made following the incident.