The attacks at Beckenham Junction station and Kennington Underground station on Wednesday came as Sadiq Khan said he was cracking down on crime - ahead of his fight for a third spell in City Hall.
Two knifemen are on the loose and three people are in hospital fighting for their lives after multiple stabbings on public transport in London.
The British Transport Police said it does not believe the incidents, which happened six hours and eight miles apart, are linked. British Transport Police officers - including a dog handler - search gardens close to Kennington Underground station after the attack The alleged attacker was then seen walking along the street with a large blade in his hand as he fled the scene
'Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Metropolitan Police. However, the suspect had left the area. EXCLUSIVEREAD MORE: Manhunt is underway for knifeman after passenger was stabbed multiple times on train - before Tube station eight miles away is locked down hours later after 'another knife attack' Advertisement Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Paul Attwell added: 'We understand that people will be worried by this senseless attack.
Passengers had taken to social media to express concern about their safety after being asked to leave the station from their trains. Meanwhile, the search continues for the knifeman who stabbed a man in front of terrified passengers on a train at Beckenham Junction. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after the man was seriously injured at Beckenham Junction
Advertisement It added: 'Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was seriously injured at Beckenham Junction today.
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