Murder investigation launched in Woolwich

Murder investigation is underway in #Woolwich Police were called at 3.28pm on Sunday to Academy Road, junction with Shooters Hill, Woolwich, to reports of a man with stab injuries. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and found the victim, believed to be aged 18, in the Woolwich Common area. Despite the efforts of passers-by, police and paramedics, the man died at the scene. Police believe they know the identity of the deceased and have informed next of kin. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course. The Specialist Crime Command have been informed and urgent enquiries are underway to establish what happened. A crime scene and road closures are in place.