Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after 15-year-old boy stabbed in Woolwich
A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed in Greenwich last night.
Another 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after he checked into a South London hospital with a stab wound. The injury is not believed to be life-threatening.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing on Woolwich New Road at around 5pm on Monday.
They provided first aid to the victim and called the London Air Ambulance but the boy was pronounced dead at around 6pm.
A section 60 Order was put in place from around 7pm until 10am thins morning for Woolwich Common, Woolwich Riverside and Glyndon wards.
This gives the police the right to search people in a specific area.
The police are hoping that anyone with information or footage relating to the incident to contact them.
Detective Chief Inspector Perry Benton, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “We know that there were a lot of people around at the time who may have witnessed the events leading up to this incident.
“I’m sure people will have mobile phone footage from the scene and, if they believe it could assist our investigation, I would urge them to pass it on to us.
“One arrest has been made, but our enquiries are still at an early stage so I would ask anyone who knows anything about the motive for this attack, or who was responsible, to contact us immediately.”
Superintendent Petra Lazar, of South East BCU, said: “It is shocking and extremely saddening that a teenage boy has lost his life as the result of knife crime.
“My thoughts at this time are with the family of the boy who has died.
“This incident will understandably cause worry and concern to local residents and I would like to reassure them my officers are supporting the murder detectives in every way we can. Increased patrols will be carried out in the area over the next few days.”
Any witnesses are asked to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 5748/05Jul. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
