A 14-year-old boy died after being stabbed on a bus in southeast London Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred on a Route 472 bus near Woolwich Church Road.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but the teenager succumbed to his injuries. Police were called at 2:28 PM. No arrests have been made, and investigations are ongoing. Road closures and police cordons remain in place.
Witnesses reported seeing emergency vehicles, including an air ambulance, at the scene. A resident whose flat overlooks the location expressed fear about walking home at night due to the incident.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan offered condolences to the victim's family and community. He emphasized the need for swift and thorough police investigation and vowed increased police patrols in the area. Khan urged anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
The stabbing marks the latest in a series of fatal incidents involving London teenagers. In 2024, ten teenagers died in the capital, nine of whom died from stabbings. This is a significant decrease from 2023 when 21 teenagers died, with a 14-year-old being the youngest victim this year. This tragic incident has highlighted the urgent need to address youth violence in London.
