A young person has been stabbed to death in south London tonight (Saturday) after police have been called to experiences of a ‘battle’.
According to Metropolitan Police, officers attended the decision at Edington Rd, Abbey Wood, SE2, round 5.34pm.
London Ambulance Service have been additionally called.
The emergency companies discovered a person who had been wounded by stabbing.
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He was taken to hospital, and sadly died there. Police say they consider he was 18 years outdated.
In a press release, Metropolitan Police stated: “Police have been called to experiences of a battle in Edington Rd, SE2 at round 17:34 hrs on Saturday 6 March.
“Officers attended the placement together with colleagues from the London Ambulance Service and located a person with a stab wound. The male – believed to be 18-years-old – was taken to an area hospital, however later died.
“Police are within the strategy of finding and informing his subsequent of kin
“Against the law scene stays in place and enquiries are persevering with.
“Anyone with data is requested to name 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD5771/6Mar. Alternatively, contact the unbiased charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
A Section 60 is in place tonight throughout this space
(Image: Greenwich MPS)
A Section 60 order has been introduced in throughout the world, giving officers enhanced cease and search powers. It isn’t identified if that is associated to the stabbing, but it surely was arrange shortly after the incident. It’s in place till 3am on Sunday.
Greenwich MPS tweeted: “Enhanced cease and search powers (Section 60 CJPOA) have been authorised for the SE2 postcode (Abbeywood) from 1845hrs 05/03/21 to 0300hrs 06/03/21.
“This is in response to a rise in violent offences. Extra officers will probably be on patrol within the space @MPSAbbeyWood ”
