Police hunt killer after 14-year-old stabbed to death on London bus
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Police are on the hunt for a killer after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death on a London bus in what police have described as a “horrendous” crime. The teenager was treated at the scene in Woolwich but died soon after medics arrived, Metropolitan Police said.
No arrests have been made. The youngster was on a route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Road near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road, close to the Woolwich Ferry. Police were called at 2.28pm on Tuesday. Cordons and road closures remained in place on Tuesday night while emergency services carried out inquiries.
Deputy Commander Louise Sargent described the attack as a “horrendous crime”, and said it was a “worrying time” for local residents. She told reporters at the scene: “I’m very sad to say that this afternoon a 14-year-old boy has died. “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.
“We are working at pace to identify and arrest those involved. “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.”. A woman working at a nearby church told the PA news agency she saw an air ambulance and other emergency service vehicles arrive at the scene, but did not see any of the passengers from the bus.
