Woolwich stabbing: Murder probe after boy, 15, killed with 'zombie-style' knife

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A murder investigation has begun after a teenage boy was stabbed to death in south-east London with what police believe was a "zombie-style knife".

The Metropolitan Police said officers and emergency services were called to Eglinton Road in Woolwich just after 6.30pm on Sunday September 22.

The teenager, aged 15, was discovered with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics at the scene, he sadly died a short time later.

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There have been no arrests and enquiries continue, a Met Police spokesperson said.

Eglinton Road in Woolwich, south-east London Picture: GoogleEglinton Road in Woolwich, south-east London Picture: Google
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Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, said in a statement to journalists: "Once again we have had to tell a child’s family that their loved one has been killed in an act of violence using a knife. Our thoughts are with them as they struggle to comprehend what has happened.

"The fact that a 15-year-old teenager, who had his whole life ahead of him, has been taken from his family in this way, is a stark and sobering reminder of the danger of ‘zombie-style’ knives. We are committed to doing everything in our power to taking these weapons off our streets.

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"We know that this murder will also send shockwaves throughout the community and I understand the genuine concern this will create. We share those concerns.

"You can expect to see your local officers in the area over the coming days. Please speak with them if you have any questions or need any support or advice.

"Local teams are working closely with the specialist homicide detectives so that we can establish exactly what happened as quickly as possible. Enquiries continue at pace today.”

A crime scene remains in place in and around the Eglinton Road area which is near Woolwich Common.

The Met said the boy's next of kin had been informed.

The force has appealed for witnesses.

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 5989/22Sep.

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