# Balham Stabbing: Community Steps In | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-19T12:52:49+00:00
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A brutal stabbing in south London has left a 35-year-old man in critical condition after being attacked near Balham on Friday night. Witnesses stepped in, chasing off the armed suspect before police arrived — a rare act of bravery in a shocking crime. Detectives are urgently hunting the attacker, ramping up patrols and urging anyone with info or footage to come forward via CAD 6708/18 July or Crimestoppers. The community is reeling, and the investigation is far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8f2e416bed857d46

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