These are the only incidents News Shopper is aware of and has reported on.
Police were first called to Rushey Green at around 3am on Wednesday (October 15) following reports of a stabbing.
A 27-year-old man, who has been identified as Sanchini Thompson, was found with stab wounds and treated at the scene by paramedics.
Sanchini Thompson (Image: Metropolitan Police)
He was taken to hospital where he later died.
A post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.
Specialist officers are supporting his next of kin.
Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, leading the investigation, said: “We are all thinking of Sanchini’s loved ones at this heart-breaking time.
“I’d also like to echo previous thanks to residents, who have been incredibly patient while we conducted initial enquiries.
“Knife crime has no place on our streets, and myself and the team of dedicated detectives are working round the clock to ensure we find those responsible for this heinous crime.”
No arrests have been made at this stage, and detectives are keeping an open mind as to the motive and circumstances.
Five hours after the fatal stabbing, police were called to Mountsfield Park, less than a mile away, at around 8am.
A man was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.
His condition has not yet been confirmed, and police have confirmed that both incidents are not linked.
Just five days later, police were called to Canadian Avenue at 6.01pm on Monday (October 20).
A teenage boy was found with stab wounds and taken to hospital.
His injuries are believed to be neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
No arrests have been made in relation to any of the Catford incidents.
Police enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting CAD 635/15Oct for Rushey Green, CAD 1390/15Oct for Mountsfield Park, CAD 5810/20Oct for Canadian Avenue.
Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
