Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a stabbing at Greenwich’s O2 Arena. On...

Published: 9:35 pm February 27, 2023
Updated: 9:57 am October 8, 2025
Mayor of London Hosts Largest Free Screening of Euros Final at The O2

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a stabbing at Greenwich’s O2 Arena.

On February 22, shortly after 2.45 p.m., a teenage boy was discovered injured inside Cineworld.

Officers and crews from the London Ambulance Service were dispatched to the scene.

His condition has been determined to be non-life threatening.

On February 23, three boys, two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old, were charged with GBH and possession of a bladed article.

The trio is scheduled to appear in Bexley Magistrates’ Court on March 10.

Following the incident, the cinema was forced to close, but it has since reopened.

Detectives investigating a stabbing in Greenwich have charged three males,” a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.

“On Thursday, February 23, two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old were charged with GBH and possession of a bladed article.

They appeared in custody at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on 24 February and will next appear at Bexley Magistrates’ Court on 10 March.

At 14:46hrs on Wednesday, 22 February police were called by London Ambulance Service (LAS) to The O2, SE10 following reports of a stabbing.

“Officers were present. A stabbed adolescent male was discovered. Paramedics treated him at the scene before transporting him to the hospital.

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE