Two more teenagers arrested in Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke killings

Two teenagers have been arrested in the double killings of 16-year-olds Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke at the weekend.

A 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy were arrested yesterday on suspicion of both murders.

A 16-year-old boy who was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of both murders has now been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The arrests come after the killing of the teenage boys rocked the community in Greenwich.

At around 5.10pm on Saturday, emergency services were called to reports of two people injured at two separate locations.

At Sewell Road in Abbey Wood they found Charlie with stab wounds. Kearne was discovered in Titmuss Avenue. He had also suffered stab wounds.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, both boys died.

Post-mortems began on Monday and continued yesterday.

Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn said: “We’ve now set up a facility which allows members of the public to send information and related material direct to the investigation team so that we can carry out a quick-time assessment.

“The arrests are a positive development but we continue to work to understand the events that unfolded on Saturday evening.

“I am grateful for the information we have received already – we can only solve these tragic crimes in part thanks to the vital information which comes in from the public.

“We are aware of information which has been posted online referring to the murders but would appeal specifically to anyone in the area that night who believes they witnessed something of relevance to please come forward and speak to us.

“We continue to appeal to those who may have seen a black Nissan Qashqai with silver roof bars in the areas around Sewell Road or Titmuss Avenue in the days and hours before the murders.

“We have the vehicle in our possession, but are still interested in witnesses who may have seen it being driven locally.

“Information you provide could help us bring justice for these young boys and their families.”

Anyone with information that could assist can share it directly with the investigation team on the dedicated webpage.

Alternatively call 101 quoting reference 4943/26NOV. To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: Kearne Solanke and Charlie Bartolo (Pictures: Facebook)