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Woolwich Teen Fatally Shot; 3 Arrested
3 Apr
Summary
- A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot near Woolwich Dockyard station.
- Three teenagers, aged 14, 16, and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Police are appealing for witnesses with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
A 14-year-old boy has died following a shooting incident in Woolwich, south-east London. The Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation after receiving reports of a shooting on Lord Warwick Street around 3:40 PM on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.
As a result of the investigation, three teenagers—a 14-year-old, a 16-year-old, and an 18-year-old—were arrested on suspicion of murder. The shooting occurred on a residential street near Woolwich Dockyard train station.
Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card acknowledged the community's concern and confirmed that the investigation is progressing rapidly with an increased police presence in the area. Authorities are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage from the time of the incident to come forward.
