Two 16-Year-Old Boys Stabbed to Death in London Knife Attacks
Police were called to two separate stabbing scenes in southeast London on Saturday evening, November 26. At around 5.10pm, officers rushed to Sewell Road, Abbey Wood, and Titmuss Avenue, Thamesmead — locations just a mile apart.
At both spots, emergency teams found 16-year-old boys suffering from stab wounds. Despite desperate efforts by paramedics and London’s Air Ambulance, both teenagers died at the scene.
Knife Crime Horror Rocks Abbey Wood and Thamesmead
Crime scenes have been set up at both locations as detectives launch a full investigation into the twin tragedies. Specialists are supporting the victims’ families through this devastating time.
Police are urgently probing whether the attacks are linked, given their close timing and proximity.
Section 60 Order in Force as Officers Hunt for Suspects
A Section 60 order is now active, giving officers extra authority to stop and search in the area until 8am Sunday, November 27.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 4943/26NOV. You can also remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Floral tributes have appeared at the Abbey Wood scene, marking a grim reminder of the growing knife crime crisis sweeping London’s streets.
