Thamesmead man arrested made after fatal stabbing in Woolwich
Police have made an arrest after a man was stabbed near Woolwich Common yesterday.
“This afternoon, Monday 16 March, officers arrested an 18-year-old man in the Thamesmead area on suspicion of murder. He was taken into custody at a south London police station where he remains.
Whilst inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident, we know there was a collision between a white car and a motorbike being ridden by the victim. As a result, the victim came off his bike and the suspect exited the vehicle and stabbed him. At this stage officers believe both parties were known to each other.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information, video or images that could assist police, is asked to call the incident room on 020 8721 4622.”
