A grim 42 hours across London saw two people stabbed and a man shot dead. 

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

The incidents unfolded between May 10 and 11 in Lambeth, Limehouse, and Ilford.

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.

Boy, 18, taken to hospital after stabbing in Ilford

An 18-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Ilford.

The incident happened in Richmond Road at 5.40pm on May 10.

Officers attended and found a teenager injured.

He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as not life threatening.

No arrests have been made.

Boy, 14, taken to hospital after stabbing in Limehouse

A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital after a stabbing in Limehouse.

The incident happened in Beccles Street just after 6.50pm on May 11.

Officers attended and found a boy injured.

He was taken to hospital where his condition is unknown.

No arrests have been made.

Man in his 20s dies after shooting in Lambeth

A man in his 20s has died after a shooting in Lambeth.

Officers were called by medical staff to a hospital after the man was dropped off by a car at 2.30am on May 11.

He died about half an hour later.

Detectives believe the man, who has not been named, was shot on the Westbury Estate in St Rule Street.

His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

No arrests have been made as police enquiries into the circumstances continue.