Two dead after Thamesmead and Abbey Wood stabbings tonight
UPDATE: Two 16 year olds are now confirmed dead in incidents in Thamesmead and Abbey Wood.
The two fatal attacks occurred at Sewell Road in Abbey Wood and Titmuss Avenue in Thamesmead.
Videos show numerous emergency service vehicles on scene. The incident occurred at 5:10pm according to the Metropolitan Police.
Emergency vehicles still arriving at scene. pic.twitter.com/CruKks2W3x
— David J (@d_jooste) November 26, 2022
Anyone with information should call 101, giving the reference 4943/26NOV.
In a further update police state:
“Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a dark coloured SUV or 4×4 type vehicle with distinctive silver roof bars in the areas around Sewell Road or Titmuss Avenue in the days before, and prior to the murders.”
Greenwich Council leader Anthony Okereke has tweeted about the news:
Awful news tonight of two fatal stabbings in our borough.
Too many of our young people are losing their lives to senseless violence.
Something needs to change.
My heart goes out to all of those affected.
— Cllr Anthony Okereke (@MrOkereke) November 26, 2022
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Swell Road runs parallel to the ridgeway in Abbey Wood towards Thamesmead.
