Woman Hospitalised After Crash Involving Bus and Pedestrian in Abbey Wood
A woman in her 30s has been taken to hospital after a crash in Abbey Wood last night (Tuesday).
Police were called just before 6.30pm yesterday (February 20) to the crash involving a bus and a pedestrian on Harrow Manor Way.
A woman was taken to hospital where her condition has been assessed as not life-threatening or life changing.
The driver of the bus stopped at the scene and there has been no arrests.
Investigations continue and witnesses are asked to call police on 101 quoting the reference CAD6057/20Feb.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “We were called at 18:25hrs on Tuesday, 20 February to reports of a collision involving a bus and a pedestrian in Harrow Manor Way SE2.
“Officers responded and the pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, was taken to hospital. Her condition was assessed as not life-threatening or life changing.
“The driver of the bus stopped at the scene.
“No arrests.
“Enquiries are ongoing and any witnesses are asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6057/20Feb.”
Woman Struck by Bus Near Abbey Wood Elizabeth Line Station
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Abbey Wood Tragedy: Life Sentences for Teen Killers in Double Murder Case
In a harrowing case that has shaken the community of Abbey Wood and beyond, two teenagers, Alagie Jobe and Hussain Bah, both 19, have been sentenced to life in prison for the murders of 16-year-old boys Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke. The sentencing took place at Inner London Crown Court on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, […]
Tragic Loss of Dreams: The Heartbreaking Story of Kearne Solanke
The mum of a teen who was accidentally killed by a friend in Abbey Wood said her son had “big dreams and aspirations”.
Kearne Solanke was 16-years-old when he was stabbed to death on Sewell Road on November 26, 2022.
Prosecutor William Emlyn Jones QC previously told a jury that Kearne was part of the gang of five who knocked 16-year-old Charlie Bartolo off his moped with a 4×4 then stabbed him in the head.
Mr Jones said: “During the violence, one of his own team in their joint attack on Charlie Bartolo, stabbed his own friend Kearne Solanke.
“There’s no reason to think he meant to stab Kearne, but in the confusion and the chaos of the moment – no doubt I’m afraid, in the excitement – his knife found the wrong target.”
He described it as a “moment of murderous stupidity”.
Kearne was driven to Titmuss Avenue in Thamesmead, where he was left on the pavement to die.
Kearne’s mum described how she laid on Titmuss Avenue with Kearne for four hours after she rushed to the crime scene.
Hussain Bah and Alagie Jobe, both 19, and two others teens, were found guilty of the murders of both Kearne and Charlie.
Bah and Jobe appeared at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday (February 7) where prosecutor Mr Jones read victim impact statements from Kearne’s family.
Charlie Bartolo’s family also made victim impact statements, you can read them here – Charlie Bartolo’s mum tells killers who stabbed son ‘I hate you. Rot in hell’.
Kearne Solanke (Image: PA)
‘I laid with Kearne for four hours’
Describing that night, Kearne’s mum said she arrived at Titmuss Avenue to see her son lying on the ground.
“I collapsed to the floor as they performed open heart surgery on Kearne,” she said.
“I laid with Kearne on the floor for four hours with his blood running down my hands.”
She described the smell of Kearne mixed in with blood in the cold wet air, with the sound of medical machines beeping.
After Kearne’s death, she said she lost the ability to continue with life.
“I don’t think I can ever truly accept that Kearne is gone,” she said.
“I will never be able to forgive myself for not being able to protect Kearne when he needed me most.”
Titmuss Avenue, where Kearne died (Image: PA)
‘Big dreams’
“Kearne had big dreams and aspirations for the future. He would have made each and every one of those dreams come true,” Kearne’s mum said.
He had enrolled on an electrical installation course at college and dreamed of owning a business with his cousin.
One of Kearne’s cousins said: “You were the only person I knew who truly loved life and lived life to the fullest.
“We spent our entire live togethers, birthdays, holiday, achievements, summer breaks. Begging to stay at each others houses as kids.”
“You are and forever will be so loved.”
Four Teens Found Guilty of Murder in Tragic Stabbing Incident
Four teens have been found guilty of murder after they accidentally stabbed their friend whilst they slaughtered another boy in the street.
Alagie Jobe, 19, Hussain Bah, 19, a 16-year-old and an 18-year-old were all convicted of two counts of murder on Friday, January 26 after a trial at Inner London Crown Court.
Bah and Jobe will be sentenced at the same court on February 7. The other two defendants will be sentenced on February 23.
The victims, Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke, were found fatally injured by knife wounds on November 26, 2022.
Charlie and two friends were riding motorbikes on Sewell Road at around 5pm when he was deliberately rammed by the car which came towards him, throwing him over the handlebars and into the air.
Kearne, Jobe and the 16-year-old defendant got out of the passenger side where Charlie had fallen and used large almost sword-like knives to stab him as he lay defenceless on the pavement.
During the attack, which lasted less than a minute, Charlie was stabbed eight times including in the head, penetrating his brain. The footage showed that each of the attackers used large knives to injure and lash out at Charlie.
Two people at the driver’s side did not physically engage in the attack but the driver was also found to have been armed with a knife.
Kearne was to be one of the three individuals who left the car to assault Charlie but, in the chaos, Kearne had been accidentally stabbed by one of his friends.
When the trial began in November prosecutor William Emlyn Jones QC said: “During the violence, one of his own team in their joint attack on Charlie Bartolo, stabbed his own friend Kearne Solanke.
“There’s no reason to think he meant to stab Kearne, but in the confusion and the chaos of the moment – no doubt I’m afraid, in the excitement – his knife found the wrong target.”
Mr Emyln Jones said Charlie’s “brutal” killing was motivated by a “post-code rivalry” between Abbey Wood and Thamesmead. “As [the 17-year-old defendant] told the police, he had a problem – he didn’t use the word problem, he said he had a beef – with Abbey Wood.
That, I’m afraid to tell you, is the depressingly petty reason for these two young men losing their lives,” Mr Emyln Jones said.
CCTV footage shows that when Jobe and the 16-year-old defendant moved back to the car Kearne continued the assault, Mr Emyln Jones said.
As Kearne turned to head back to the car himself he appears to drop his knife.
He stumbled and fell as he went to pick it up, the court heard.
When Kearne gets back to his feet he goes to return to the car but as he does the 16-year-old defendant opens the door.
“[The 16-year-old defendant] hasn’t had enough, as it turns out.
He goes back and stabs Charlie on the ground once or twice more,” Mr Emyln Jones said. But as the 16-year-old gets out the car, knife raised, he accidentally stabbed Kearne who was in his way, it is alleged.
Kearne then got back into the car with the rest of them and they all drove away leaving Charlie dying, the court heard.
“So what did they do? They drove back to safe territory and when they reached Titmuss Avenue, they abandoned the car and they abandoned Kearne – they left him bleeding, on the pavement, to death,” Mr Emyln Jones said.
They drove for a mile to Titmuss Avenue and then made the choice to abandon the car and Kearne behind to die on the pavement.
The prosecution case against all of the defendants is that they were all signed up to a joint plan to find and attack someone in Abbey Wood as they were from a rival gang in Thamesmead.
Investigators were able to identify individual roles of participant in the attack – Bah drove the group to the location, a 17-year-old member drove them away after the assault, and the rest, including Solanke, carried out the stabbing.
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn said: “My team of detectives worked relentlessly to identify the group’s movements across South East London on the day of the murders.
“Even though some of the CCTV did not pick up their faces, my officers worked incredibly hard to identify them via their clothing including trousers and footwear.
“This was crucial in placing them together before and after the attack on Charlie.
“I am glad that all four defendants have been found guilty.
“It was an unusual case in that the murder of Kearne Solanke, was obviously not what the group had set out to achieve.
“However, we successfully proved that the group, in the course of their joint attack, intended to cause death or at least really serious injury and, one of their members was, sadly, an inadvertent victim of that.
“This case demonstrates the utter devastation caused by knife crime and people who arm themselves with large knives, not only risk killing those they see as enemies, but also people they consider their friends.
“My thoughts, and those of my team, remain with the families of both Charlie and Kearne.”
Suspected Cannabis Factory in Abbey Wood Goes Up in Flames
Firefighters have tackled a fire at a suspected cannabis factory in Abbey Wood over the weekend.
Four fire engines and 25 firefighters were called to a fire at a house being used as a suspected cannabis factory on Ampleforth Road.
The incident happened at 9.15pm on Saturday night (January 27).
Most of the first floor and roof were destroyed by fire.
Eight people from homes in the area left their buildings before the Brigade arrived.
There has been no injuries reported and the incident was over by 11.19pm.
Fire crews from Plumstead, East Greenwich and Bexley fire stations were in attendance.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Cannabis factory fires can be particularly dangerous because of the way criminals use unsafe wiring to illegally obtain electricity in order to grow the plants.
“They’re often in top floors or lofts which means when a fire takes hold it spreads, destroying roofs and damaging neighbouring buildings.
“Firefighters can also be exposed to risks when dealing with the fires because of bad wiring and traps at some of the properties.
“It’s important that people know the key signs and inform the police so that they can act swiftly to prevent these dangerous fires from happening.
“Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters have been called to a fire at a house being used as a suspected cannabis factory on Ampleforth Road in Abbey Wood on Saturday evening.
“Most of the first floor and roof were destroyed by fire.
“Eight people from neighbouring properties left their buildings before the Brigade arrived.
“Fortunately, no injuries are reported.
“The Brigade was called at 2115 and the incident was over by 2319. Fire crews from Plumstead, East Greenwich and Bexley fire stations were in attendance.”
BREAKING: Guilty Verdicts in Murder Trial for Deaths of Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke
Four teenagers have been found guilty of murder in a tragic incident that led to the deaths of two young boys, Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke, both aged 16. The incident occurred on November 26th of the previous year, and it involved a series of violent events that unfolded in Abbey Wood and Thamesmead, leaving […]
Appeal for Witnesses and Victims in Abbey Wood Underground Station Assault Investigation
Police are urging witnesses and potential victims to come forward following a serious assault at Abbey Wood underground station. The incident took place around 00.15 GMT on Friday, December 22,
The victim, who was on board a train travelling between Canary Wharf and Abbey Wood, observed a man displaying aggressive behaviour towards a woman. Reacting responsibly, the victim intervened to deescalate the situation, eventually leaving the train at Abbey Wood station. The man causing the disturbance also concluded his journey at this station.
Upon exiting the station, the same man directed aggression towards a group of women outside. Once again, the initial victim attempted to defuse the situation but was subsequently assaulted by the man. Law enforcement has taken a man in his 20s into custody in connection with the incident.
As the investigation progresses, officers believe there might be an additional man and woman who were victims of an assault by the same individual at Abbey Road station. Authorities are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed these incidents, experienced any form of assault, or possesses information crucial to the investigation.
Individuals with pertinent information are encouraged to contact the British Transport Police (BTP) either by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. When reaching out, reference the case as 17 of 22/12/23.
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An urgent appeal has been issued by the police in search of a 14-year-old boy, Ali, who has been missing from his Abbey Wood home for 18 days. The Greenwich Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is calling on the public for any information that could lead to his safe return. Ali was last seen on Saturday, […]
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Harrowing CCTV Footage Shown in Double Murder Trial of Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke
CCTV footage capturing the tragic and horrifying moment a 16-year-old boy was killed in Abbey Wood was presented today during a double murder trial. The trial pertains to the deaths of two young teenagers, Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke, both aged 16, who were found with stab injuries approximately one mile apart in Abbey Wood […]
Woman Hospitalised Following Abbey Wood Crash
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