In a concerning turn of events, a 16-year-old boy was hospitalized following a double stabbing incident in Lewisham, London. The attack occurred on Bromley Road just before 1:15 pm yesterday, December 20. The Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service responded promptly to the emergency call, where they discovered the injured teenager.
Upon arrival at the hospital, the boy’s injuries were assessed and determined to be non-life-threatening. In a related development, two other 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with the stabbing incident. Interestingly, one of the arrested teenagers was also found to have sustained a stab wound; however, his injuries were similarly assessed as non-life-threatening.
The Metropolitan Police have since confirmed that the crime scene on Bromley Road has been closed, but their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. The police are actively investigating the stabbing, aiming to piece together the events that led to the altercation and subsequent injuries.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police urged witnesses or anyone in possession of footage related to the incident to come forward. Individuals with information are encouraged to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting CAD 3337/20Dec, or by tweeting @MetCC on ‘X’. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or through their website at crimestoppers-uk.org.
