A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on a Woolwich bus, leaving the community in shock and prompting a police investigation.
The community is reeling from this shocking event. Police quickly set up cordons to investigate, but so far, no arrests have been made.
Traffic in the area has been a mess, with major roads closed and bus routes diverted. Commuters are facing long delays, and Transport for London is advising everyone to check for updates.
TfL is cooperating fully with the police, sharing CCTV footage from the buses. They’re also offering support to staff affected by the incident.
The police are urging anyone who saw what happened to come forward. They want to hear from anyone with information, no matter how small.
This incident has left many in Woolwich feeling uneasy. A local resident expressed her fear of walking home at night, highlighting the community’s concern.
Mayor Sadiq Khan called the stabbing heart-breaking and emphasized that violence has no place in London.
Just a day before this tragedy, there was another stabbing in the area, raising even more safety concerns. While police say the two incidents are unrelated, the timing has many on edge.
