Greenwich stabbing: Teenager, 18, knifed to death in south-east London street

Greenwich: police were called to reports of a disturbance in Armitage Road
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A teenage boy has been stabbed to death in south-east London.

The victim, 18, was found suffering a knife wound in Armitage Road, Greenwich, on Monday night.

He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 10pm.

Police and paramedics rushed to the street following reports of a disturbance just before 9.30pm.

Officers are in the process of informing the victim’s next of kin.

No arrests have been made.

A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said: “Formal identification awaits and a post-mortem examination will be held in due course.

“The Homicide and Major Crime Command have been informed.

“A crime scene is in place and enquiries are ongoing.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting CAD 7560/22 October or alternatively please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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