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Two Stabbings on New Year's Eve Leave UK Reeling

1/1/2026

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Stabbings Mar New Year's

Two people were fatally stabbed in separate New Year's Eve incidents in the United Kingdom.
In Bury, Greater Manchester, a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed on Tarn Drive shortly before midnight.
Two people, a man and a woman, are arrested on suspicion of murder in the Bury stabbing.
In Lewisham, London, a 23-year-old man was stabbed and died despite medical efforts, and police have increased patrols.

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Violence Strikes New Year

A double stabbing on New Year’s Eve in Carlton left two men, aged 20 and 18, hospitalized after seven armed men attacked.
Police are investigating whether the attack was targeted and have locked down the area.
In Adelaide, a 12-year-old girl was stabbed, and three teenagers were arrested.
Police report 72 arrests statewide amid violence and illegal fireworks, and urge witnesses to come forward.

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Stabbings Mar New Year's

Two people were fatally stabbed in separate New Year's Eve incidents in the United Kingdom.
In Bury, Greater Manchester, a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed on Tarn Drive shortly before midnight.
Two people, a man and a woman, are arrested on suspicion of murder in the Bury stabbing.
In Lewisham, London, a 23-year-old man was stabbed and died despite medical efforts, and police have increased patrols.

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