Fifteen-Year-Old Boy Stabbed to Death on Woolwich New Road
Tragedy struck Woolwich New Road on Monday evening when a 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed. Police were called at 5.23pm to reports of a stabbing and found the teenager injured at the scene. Despite their best efforts and the swift arrival of the London Ambulance Service, he was pronounced dead at 6.08pm. His family has been informed, though formal identification is yet to take place.
Suspect in Custody After Hospital Self-Admission
Shortly after the stabbing, police were alerted to a south London hospital where another 15-year-old boy arrived with a stab wound. His injury is not believed to be life-threatening. He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody as homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command lead the investigation.
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Detective Chief Inspector Perry Benton said: “We know that there were a lot of people around at the time who may have witnessed the events leading up to this incident. I’m sure people will have mobile phone footage from the scene and, if they believe it could assist our investigation, I would urge them to pass it on to us.”
“One arrest has been made, but our enquiries are still at an early stage so I would ask anyone who knows anything about the motive for this attack, or who was responsible, to contact us immediately.”
Community on Edge as Police Boost Patrols
Superintendent Petra Lazar, South East BCU: “It is shocking and extremely saddening that a teenage boy has lost his life as the result of knife crime. My thoughts at this time are with the family of the boy who has died.”
“This incident will understandably cause worry and concern to local residents and I would like to reassure them my officers are supporting the murder detectives in every way we can. Increased patrols will be carried out in the area over the next few days.”
A crime scene remains in place while officers continue enquiries. A section 60 order has been authorised from 7.02pm on Monday, 5 July until 10.00am Tuesday, 6 July covering Woolwich Common, Woolwich Riverside, and Glyndon wards to help prevent further violence.
Witnesses are urged to contact police via 101, quoting reference Cad 5748/05Jul. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
