Boy, 16, is stabbed to death on London street: Police launch manhunt for attacker after being called to ‘fight’ in Lewisham
- Police were called to a venue in Angus Street, Lewisham, at 4.06pm today
- Officers rushed to the scene with London Ambulance Service paramedics
- Teenager was found with stab wounds and was pronounced dead shortly after
A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death on a London street – as police launch a manhunt for the attacker after being called to a ‘fight’ in Lewisham.
Police were called to a venue in Angus Street, south east London, at around 4.06pm on Wednesday following reports of an ongoing fight.
Officers attended the scene with London Ambulance Service paramedics and an air ambulance, where the teenager was found with ‘stab injuries’.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: ‘His family are aware. At this very early stage there have been no arrests.
‘A crime scene is in place and urgent enquiries are ongoing.’
Following the stabbing, Section 60 Order granting police additional stop and search powers has been authorised for the entirety of the borough of Lewisham.
Police are also urging witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch using the reference CAD 4776/13Apr.
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