Tragic Double Stabbing Rocks South East London
Two 16-year-old boys, Kearne Solanke and Charlie Bartolo, have been fatally stabbed just a mile apart in a shocking double murder in South East London.
Birthday Joy Turned Nightmare
Happy birthday snaps show Kearne Solanke beaming with a custom cake decked out with candles, stars, and crowns. But months later, the joyous teen was found stabbed to death in Thamesmead’s Titmuss Avenue late Saturday evening.
Second Teen Murdered in Abbey Wood
Just a mile away in Abbey Wood, Charlie Bartolo was also fatally stabbed in Sewell Road. Paramedics rushed to the scene but tragically could not save him. Grief-stricken witnesses watched on as police launched a murder probe.
Police Seek Dark SUV in Linked Killings
Detective Superintendent Richard McDonagh of the Metropolitan Police confirmed both murders are connected. He appealed for witnesses who saw a dark SUV or 4×4 with silver roof bars near the crime scenes in the days before the killings.
“Talented detectives will work tirelessly to find the truth and bring answers to the families,” said McDonagh. “These senseless murders have deeply saddened and outraged the community.”
A forensics tent was still visible in Titmuss Avenue as local teenagers left flowers in tribute. Officers continue to urge anyone with information to come forward and help stop more violence in the area.
