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School pupil chased by suspected knife-wielding youth in horror street fight near Peckham school. Two teenage boys arrested after incident caught on video.
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Pupil chased by ‘knife-wielding’ youth in horror street fight

Charlie Watton
Last updated: January 21, 2026 9:45 am
Charlie Watton Published January 21, 2026
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The moment a school pupil is chased by a suspected knife-wielding youth during a street fight. (Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)
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A school pupil was chased by a suspected knife-wielding youth in horror street fight.

The student was being pursued by a person dressed in a black coat allegedly carrying a blade.

A shocked onlooker filmed the shocking scenes.

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In the video, passers-by can be heard shouting “Oh my God, man” as the public watch on in horror.

Other youngsters move away to avoid the suspect as he follows the pupil.

The shocking footage was taken just yards away from Southwark Inclusive Learning Service on Davey Street, Peckham, south east London.

It took place on Monday (19 Jan), as reported by Need To Know.

School pupil chased by suspected knife-wielding youth in horror street fight near Peckham school. Two teenage boys arrested after incident caught on video.
GV: Davey Street, Peckham, London. (Picture: Jam Press)

A spokesperson for the Met Police stated: “Two teenage boys were arrested nearby on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and affray.”

One of the arrested teenagers was bailed to a date in late March.

The second suspect was released with no further action.

Members of the public were appalled by the footage.

(Jam Press/@CrimeLdn)

Peter Reid said: “Said before, until a mandatory five-year for carrying comes in.

“This won’t stop.”

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Jo Cunnimgham added: “Horrendous.”

Robert Proton said: “Look how safe London is.”

Another added: “Getting scarier by the day, I hope the youth made it home safe.”

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Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

And a fifth person said: “We went from after school fights to after school stabbing.

“UK is finished.”

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