Teen Stabbed to Death in Shocking Greenwich Attack
An 18-year-old motorbike rider was brutally stabbed to death on Academy Road, Woolwich, in a chilling afternoon attack. Locals say the victim is Cameron Murfitt. Police believe this was a targeted assault by someone he knew.
Car Crash Used as Cover in Fatal Stabbing
The horror began when a white car crashed into Cameron’s motorbike near Shooters Hill at 3.28pm on Sunday, March 15. After the collision, the driver got out and stabbed the teenager in Woolwich Common. Despite the efforts of bystanders, police, and paramedics, Cameron died at the scene.
Suspect Arrested – Murder Inquiry Underway
Detectives from Specialist Crime South, led by DCI Richard Leonard, quickly made an arrest. An 18-year-old man was taken into custody in Thamesmead on suspicion of murder on Monday afternoon. He remains in a south London police station as inquiries continue.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Evidence
The victim’s next of kin have been informed, with a post-mortem scheduled for Tuesday, March 17. Officers believe both men knew each other. They urge anyone who saw the attack or has video footage to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4622.
