A murder investigation is underway following the tragic stabbing of a teenage boy in Shepherd’s Bush, West London.
Incident Details
Metropolitan Police were called around 13:10hrs on Saturday, 5 April to reports of a stabbing on Erconwald Street, near the junction with Du Cane Road and Old Oak Common Lane. Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and discovered two teenage boys suffering from stab wounds.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics and police officers, one of the teenagers was pronounced dead at the scene. He has since been identified as 17-year-old Keiron Charles, from East Acton. Keiron’s family are being supported by specially trained Met officers during this difficult time.
Arrests Made
The other teenager, aged 16, was taken to hospital with stab injuries, which were assessed as non-life-changing. After receiving medical treatment, he was discharged and subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody.
A third teenager, also aged 16, initially fled the scene. Following an urgent police investigation, he was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, 6 April and is now also in custody.
Ongoing Investigation
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, leading the investigation, said:
**“This is an awful incident in which a teenager has lost his life. The thoughts of everyone in the Met remain with Keiron’s family and loved ones as they begin to come to terms with their tragic loss.
Detectives have worked around the clock to follow every possible line of enquiry, and I’m pleased that we have made two arrests as part of our early investigations. While we are working hard to understand the exact circumstances, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident at this stage.
I’d like to appeal directly to anyone who was in the area between 1 pm and 1.20 pm on Saturday and witnessed the incident. Our team are also keen to speak to anyone who might have any other information that might assist us. Keiron had his whole life ahead of him and any information might prove vital in achieving justice on behalf of his family.”**
Appeal for Information
Police are appealing to anyone who may have information, no matter how significant or minor it might seem. They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has CCTV, phone footage, or dashcam footage of the incident or surrounding area.
If you have been sent footage of the incident or seen anything relevant on social media, please contact the police or Crimestoppers immediately.
How to Provide Information
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that can aid the investigation is urged to contact officers on 0207 175 2206, quoting reference 3435/05APR.
You can also upload any footage directly to the investigation team via the Major Incident Public Portal:
Submit Information
To remain completely anonymous, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.
Community Impact
The tragic death of Keiron Charles has shocked the East Acton community. Locals have expressed their grief and support for Keiron’s family on social media, with many highlighting the need for stronger measures to tackle youth violence in the area.
As the investigation continues, the Met Police have urged the public to cooperate and help bring justice for Keiron and his loved ones.
