Man Held After Shocking Woolwich Stabbing
Police swooped on Prospect Vale, Woolwich at 4:31pm last Friday following reports of a stabbing. A man in his 30s was arrested on the spot on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and remains in custody.
Victim Left With Life-Changing Injuries
The victim, a woman, was found with a stab wound and a fracture. Paramedics treated her at the scene before rushing her to hospital. Authorities have confirmed her injuries are life-changing.
Police Say Stabbing Was Isolated Incident
Officers revealed the attacker and victim knew each other. There are no other suspects on the loose. Police are treating the attack as a one-off while investigations continue.
Met Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Up
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said:
“Officers and the London Ambulance Service were called at 16:31hrs on Friday, 20 March to reports of a stabbing at a residential address on Prospect Vale, Woolwich. A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm. He remains in police custody.
A woman was treated by paramedics for a stab wound and fracture before being taken to hospital. Her injuries have been confirmed as life-changing. There are no suspects outstanding and police are treating this as an isolated incident. It is believed that victim and suspect are known to each other. Enquiries are ongoing.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact the Met via 101, quoting CAD 5573/20MAR. Alternatively you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
