Teens knifed in broad daylight as panic grips West London; Police hunt suspect still at large

West London was left in shock after a brutal daylight stabbing saw two teenage schoolboys viciously attacked in Paddington Recreation Ground. The victims, aged just 15 and 16, were knifed in a blood-soaked assault that unfolded in front of horrified onlookers on Monday afternoon.

The attack, which occurred around 1.50pm on June 16, transformed the popular family park into a crime scene. Witnesses reported a frantic scene as emergency services flooded the area in response to 999 calls reporting youths being stabbed.

Paramedics, advanced trauma teams and tactical response units descended on the scene within minutes. The two boys, found with serious knife wounds, were treated on site before being rushed to a major trauma centre. Police later confirmed that both teens were in a stable condition, though their injuries had initially been deemed life-threatening.

The Metropolitan Police have launched a full investigation, yet no arrests have been made. The suspect—believed to have fled the area immediately after the attack—remains at large, sparking deep concern among residents and reigniting fears about youth violence in the capital.

Despite extensive searches of the park and surrounding Paddington streets, including patrols by armed units and forensic sweeps, the knifeman has not yet been caught. Detectives are now urging anyone who witnessed the attack or has mobile phone footage from the area to come forward immediately.

“This was a horrifying incident in broad daylight at a place used daily by families and young people,” said a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police. “We’re doing everything possible to identify and apprehend the person responsible. Enquiries are ongoing, and community support is vital.”

The stabbing has cast a long shadow over a city already grappling with spiralling knife crime. Paddington Recreation Ground, once a safe haven for parents, joggers, and children, is now the latest setting in London’s growing list of youth violence hotspots.

Locals have expressed both fear and frustration. “This isn’t just a blip anymore – it’s constant,” said one mother who regularly brings her children to the park. “We don’t feel safe. Every week it’s another stabbing, and this time it was kids. Where are the police before things go wrong?”

Community groups echoed the sentiment, calling for a renewed focus on early intervention, school outreach and tougher sentences for knife carriers. “Our youth are in danger,” said a spokesperson for a local anti-violence charity. “This cycle is relentless, and it’s stealing lives and futures in broad daylight.”

As night fell on Monday, police cordons still surrounded large parts of the park, with forensics teams scouring for evidence. The Met has promised regular updates, but anxiety remains high with the attacker still at large.

In the meantime, questions loom over policing strategies, community protection and the deeper social drivers of London’s knife crime epidemic. For now, two families are counting their blessings—but also asking how it came to this.

The streets of London have once again become a battleground, with teenagers the latest casualties. And the city, once again, is demanding answers.