Murder investigation launched in Woolwich
News • Jul 06, 2021 00:00 BST
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a stabbing in Greenwich.
Police were called at 17:23hrs on Monday, 5 July to reports of a stabbing on Woolwich New Road, SE18.
Officers attended and found a 15-year-old boy suffering from a stab injury. They immediately provided first aid prior to the arrival of the London Ambulance Service.
Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 18:08hrs. His next of kin has been informed. Formal identification has not taken place.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
Police were subsequently called to a south London hospital after a 15-year-old boy [A] self-presented with a stab wound; his injury is not believed to be life-threatening. He has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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