13 year old boy stabbed in broad daylight in south east London

Police have made an arrest.

It happened on Broadway on Thursday afternoon
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 18th Oct 2024

A boy has been stabbed in the middle of the afternoon in south-east London.

Metropolitan Police officers were called to the scene in Broadway, Bexleyheath, at 3.31pm on Thursday and found the boy, who they believe is 13, suffering from a stab injury.

London Ambulance Service also attended and he was taken to hospital.

The Met is waiting for an update on his condition.

A spokesperson for the force said: "A "juvenile" was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm and remains in custody at a south London police station"

The force said on Thursday evening that a crime scene remains in place as it carries out inquiries.

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