Schoolboy, 14, stabbed to death on bus in broad-daylight horror as manhunt launched for killer
A SCHOOLBOY has been stabbed to death in broad daylight on a bus with cops launching a desperate manhunt to find his attacker.
Police and paramedics rushed to the double-decker bus in Woolwich, south–east London, at around 2.30pm today.
The incident occurred on a Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Road near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road.
Officers attended, along with London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
Paramedics treated a 14-year-old boy at the scene who had received stab wound injuries, but he sadly died soon after.
Police cordons and road closures remain in place whilst emergency services carry out enquiries.
No arrests have yet been made.
Superintendent Louise Sergeant said during a press briefing this evening: “We working at pace to arrest the person involved.”
She added: “I would urge anyone who witnessed this horrific incident or has any information which might help to call police.”
Ms Sergeant described how the initial alert was made by a local police officer out on patrol.
She added: “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.”
Those who witnessed the incident or have any information which may help, they are urged to call police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said:? “My thoughts are with the family, friends and wider community in Greenwich following the appalling fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old boy.”
He said: “This heart-breaking violence has absolutely no place in our city. I am in close contact with police leaders – an investigation is underway and local residents will see increased patrols in the local area.”
An earlier police statement said: “An investigation has been launched after the fatal stabbing of a teenage boy on a bus this afternoon.
“Police were called at 2.28pm on Tuesday, January 7 to reports of a stabbing on a bus in Woolwich, SE18.
“The incident occurred on a Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Road near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, an incident response officer and a paramedic from our tactical response unit.
“We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.
“Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.”
It comes just one day after a student was left fighting for his life after being stabbed near Shooters Hill Sixth Form College in Woolwich.
The victim was rushed to hospital and remains in a critical condition.
The school said that the young man is one of their Year 12 students.
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