Boy, 14, dies after being stabbed on bus in south-east London | London

A 14-year-old boy has been stabbed to loss of life on a bus in Woolwich, south-east London, in the course of the afternoon.

Paramedics handled {the teenager} on the scene however he died shortly after they arrived, police mentioned. Colleges within the space had returned on Monday after the Christmas break.

Ch Supt Louise Sargent, who’s answerable for policing in Lewisham, mentioned police have been referred to as to the scene – a route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street close to the junction with the A205 – simply earlier than 2.30pm.

The alert had been raised by a neighborhood officer on patrol, she mentioned.

London ambulance and London air ambulance have been additionally referred to as to the incident however, regardless of therapy, the boy died.

“Our ideas presently are with the sufferer’s household and mates. This can be a horrendous crime and I can’t think about what they should be going by proper now. No arrests have been made at this early stage, however we’re working at tempo to determine and arrest these concerned.”

Sargent appealed for data from the general public, including that police cordons remained in place and the group would see “an enhanced police presence” within the space.

A video uploaded to X at 3.39pm from the scene appeared to indicate paramedics carrying a physique bag from the bus. Footage confirmed forensic officers analyzing the bus.

Additional movies and images from the scene confirmed the stationary bus on the eastbound facet of Church Road reverse St Mary Magdalene church. The bus was surrounded by 9 police automobiles and an ambulance. Cops may very well be seen coming into the bus, as one facet of the street was closed to visitors. Later each side of the street have been cordoned off.

The person who filmed the video from his dwelling in a flat overlooking the scene mentioned: “I’m extraordinarily saddened. The state of the UK is declining, the poor get poorer, the wealthy richer. There’s a lack of respect for all times, the place folks don’t care about killing one other human being – no matter age they might be.”

The person, who requested to not be named, added: “There isn’t a self-discipline on this nation, but the mayor will get a knighthood. Knives are extra prevalent than ever, how can somebody get on a public bus to go dwelling from faculty, work or wherever, and be in worry of their life being taken away. It’s surprising.”

A girl working on the church mentioned she noticed an air ambulance and different emergency service automobiles arrive on the scene, however didn’t see any passengers from the bus.

Ten youngsters have been killed in London final yr, 9 of whom have been the victims of stabbing whereas one died in a capturing, based on knowledge compiled by the PA information company.

This was down sharply from 21 teenage deaths within the capital in 2023. The youngest sufferer in 2024 was aged 14.

The incident got here after an 18-year-old man was stabbed reverse close by Shooters Hill Sixth Type Faculty in Woolwich on Monday. The sufferer of the assault, at about 4.20pm, stays in a important situation in hospital.

The school is about 1.5 miles from the bus stabbing. A Met spokesperson mentioned: “At this early stage of the investigation, we don’t imagine the 2 stabbing incidents are linked.”

The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, mentioned: “My ideas are with the household, mates and wider group in Greenwich following the appalling deadly stabbing of a 14-year-old boy.

“This heart-breaking violence has completely no place in our metropolis. I’m in shut contact with police leaders – an investigation is beneath approach and native residents will see elevated patrols within the native space.

“I urge anybody with data to name police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. There isn’t a honour in staying silent.”