Forensic teams at the scene of a fatal shooting on Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, south-east London. Photograph: Tom BowlesView image in fullscreenForensic teams at the scene of a fatal shooting on Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, south-east London. Photograph: Tom BowlesThree teenagers arrested after 14-year-old boy shot dead in south-east LondonFourteen-, 16- and 18-year-olds arrested on suspicion of murder after incident near Woolwich Dockyard station
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich, south-east London. Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Officers received reports of a shooting on Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, at about 3.40pm on Thursday, the Metropolitan police said.
Two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The force had said earlier that the victim was a man, but on Friday confirmed he was a 14-year-old boy.
Detective Ch Insp Lucie Card said: “Our thoughts remain with the boy’s family and loved ones.
“We are aware of the concern that this incident will cause the local community.
“We have already made three arrests and our investigation continues at pace. An increased police presence remains in the area.
“I would appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time, who has CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident or has information that could help my officers to come forward.”
The shooting took place on a residential street close to Woolwich Dockyard train station.
Anyone with information or footage is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 4848/2APR or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
