A 14-year-old boy has been fatally stabbed on a bus in Woolwich this afternoon, sparking a major police investigation.
Tragedy Strikes Woolwich Bus
Police were called at 14:28 on Tuesday, 7 January, following reports of a stabbing on a Route 472 bus along Woolwich Church Road, near the A205 South Circular Road junction.
Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, rushed to the scene. Despite their efforts, the teenager died shortly after paramedics arrived.
Police Speak Out
Superintendent Louise Sargent, Deputy Commander for the South East BCU covering Woolwich, said:
“I am very sad to say that this afternoon a 14-year-old boy has died following an incident in Woolwich.
Police were called just before 2.30 PM to reports of a stabbing on a bus.
The incident occurred on a Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Road near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road.
Officers attended, along with London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. The initial alert was raised by a local officer out on patrol.
Paramedics treated a 14-year-old boy at the scene who had received stab wounds, but really sadly, he died shortly after medics arrived.
Our thoughts at this time are with the victim’s family and friends. This is a horrendous crime, and I can’t imagine what they must be going through right now.
No arrests have been made at this early stage, but we are working at pace to identify and arrest those involved.
Police cordons and road closures will remain in place while we continue to carry out enquiries.
I know this will be a worrying time for everyone here in Woolwich, and all the more so given the very young age of the victim.
The community can expect to see an enhanced police presence around the scene and the surrounding area.
I would urge anyone who witnessed this horrific incident or has any information which might help, to call police on 101 with ref 3795/07JAN25 or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal
The area remains sealed off with police cordons and road closures as enquiries continue. No arrests have been made so far.
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting reference 3795/07JAN25. Tips can also be given anonymously via Crimestoppers.
