At this point, police say there is no evidence that the crash that killed an 8-year-old boy and hospitalised “his brother and dad” was motivated by terrorism or a hate crime.
Officers were called at 7.30 p.m. yesterday (February 19) after receiving reports of a motorcycle collision with a group of pedestrians on Plumstead Road, near the intersection with Lenton Street.
Greenwich council’s cabinet member for culture claimed in a tweet that the “family” were “hit by a speeding motorbike” on their way to prayer at the Greenwich Islamic Centre.
A motorcyclist and three pedestrians were injured, and paramedics and an air ambulance were called to the scene.
A man in his forties and a ten-year-old boy who were crossing the road with the younger boy were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
They are both fighting for their lives right now.
The police have not confirmed their relationship.
Greenwich council cabinet member for culture Adel Khairehc tweeted: “Horrific scenes outside @GICMosque a father and his two young children were hit by a speeding motorcycle on their way to prayer.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 20-year-old man, was also taken to the hospital; his condition was determined to be non-life threatening.
At this time, no arrests have been made, and investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
Police are now seeking information about the incident; if you can assist, call 101 or tweet @MetCC with the reference CAD 6036/19Feb.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Greenwich,” said a Metropolitan Police spokesperson.
Officers were called at approximately 7.30pm on Sunday, 19 February to reports of a motorcycle in collision with three pedestrians on a pedestrian crossing in Plumstead Road, near the junction with Lenton Street, SE18.
Officers, the London Ambulance Service, and the Air Ambulance all responded to the scene.
“Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, one of the pedestrians, an eight-year-old boy, sadly died at the scene.
“His family has been notified and is being assisted by specialist officers.
“A man in his 40s and a ten-year-old boy who were crossing the road with the younger boy were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
“Both are still in critical condition.
“The motorbike rider was also taken to the hospital.
“He is a 20-year-old man whose condition has been determined to be non-life threatening.”
“Road closures remain in effect, and investigations into the circumstances continue.
“There was no arrest.
“Any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist police is asked to call the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 020 8285 1574.
“Alternatively, you can contact police by dialling 101 or tweeting @MetCC with the reference CAD 6036/19Feb.
There is nothing at this stage to suggest this is terrorism related or a hate crime.
“Enquiries are ongoing to determine the circumstances.”
