15/09/2015
Teenager Killed Following Stabbing Incident In Southwark
Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of a teenager in Southwark.
A boy, believed to be aged 16, was found with multiple stab wounds shortly after 22:00 on Monday night in Canterbury Place.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 22:52.
A post-mortem examination and formal identification is due to take place today.
Enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances, including whether the murder was gang-related.
Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Gwyn of the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: "There was a large disturbance in Canterbury Place, during which the victim was fatally injured. I am appealing for anyone who witnessed this disturbance or has any information that may assist the investigation to contact us."
Anyone with information is being asked to call the incident room at Lewisham on 020 8721 4805. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MH/CD)
A boy, believed to be aged 16, was found with multiple stab wounds shortly after 22:00 on Monday night in Canterbury Place.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 22:52.
A post-mortem examination and formal identification is due to take place today.
Enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances, including whether the murder was gang-related.
Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Gwyn of the Homicide and Major Crime Command, said: "There was a large disturbance in Canterbury Place, during which the victim was fatally injured. I am appealing for anyone who witnessed this disturbance or has any information that may assist the investigation to contact us."
Anyone with information is being asked to call the incident room at Lewisham on 020 8721 4805. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MH/CD)
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