Teen Murder Shakeup in Woolwich: 18-Year-Old Arrested After Stabbing
Tragic Stabbing on Woolwich Common
Detectives have swung into action after a teen was fatally stabbed in Greenwich. Police rushed to Academy Road, near Shooters Hill in Woolwich, at 3.28pm on Sunday 15 March following reports of a man with stab wounds.
Officers and paramedics found the 18-year-old victim in the Woolwich Common area. Despite desperate efforts by passers-by and emergency crews, he died at the scene.
Arrest Made as Murder Probe Intensifies
Specialist Crime South, led by DCI Richard Leonard, launched a murder investigation. By Monday 16 March, police arrested an 18-year-old man in Thamesmead on suspicion of murder. The suspect remains in custody at a south London police station.
While inquiries continue, police say the victim was involved in a collision between his motorbike and a white car. The suspect reportedly got out of the car and stabbed the victim. Officers believe the pair knew each other.
Call for Witnesses and Evidence
Next of kin have been informed, with a post-mortem scheduled at Greenwich Mortuary on Tuesday 17 March. Police urge anyone with information, video footage, or images related to the incident to get in touch.
- Call the incident room on 020 8721 4622.
