An investigation has been launched after a 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on a bus in Woolwich this afternoon.
Incident Details
Police were called at 14:28 hrs on Tuesday, 7 January, following reports of a stabbing on a Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Road, near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road.
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Statement from Superintendent Louise Sargent
Superintendent Louise Sargent, the Deputy Commander for the South East BCU, which covers the Woolwich area, released the following statement:
“I am very sad to say that this afternoon a 14-year-old boy has died following an incident in Woolwich.
Police were called just before 2.30 PM to reports of a stabbing on a bus.
The incident occurred on a Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Road near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road.
Officers attended, along with London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. The initial alert was raised by a local officer out on patrol.
Paramedics treated a 14-year-old boy at the scene who had received stab wounds, but really sadly, he died shortly after medics arrived.
Our thoughts at this time are with the victim’s family and friends. This is a horrendous crime, and I can’t imagine what they must be going through right now.
No arrests have been made at this early stage, but we are working at pace to identify and arrest those involved.
Police cordons and road closures will remain in place while we continue to carry out enquiries.
I know this will be a worrying time for everyone here in Woolwich, and all the more so given the very young age of the victim.
The community can expect to see an enhanced police presence around the scene and the surrounding area.
I would urge anyone who witnessed this horrific incident or has any information which might help, to call police on 101 with ref 3795/07JAN25 or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Investigation and Public Appeal
A crime scene remains in place with police cordons and road closures, while officers carry out enquiries. No arrests have been made at this stage, and investigations are ongoing.
Authorities are urging any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward. Anyone with details that may assist the investigation is asked to call police on 101, quoting reference 3795/07JAN25.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers.
