Teenage boy shot dead and three arrested for murder in Woolwich

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 3, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Crime & Law
Teenage boy shot dead and three arrested for murder in Woolwich

A 14-year-old boy was shot dead in broad daylight on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich, London, around 3:40 PM BST. Despite paramedics' efforts, he died at the scene. Police have arrested two boys aged 14 and 16, along with an 18-year-old man, on suspicion of murder. The investigation is led by Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who is urging witnesses to come forward.

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