A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on a bus in Woolwich, south-east London, on Tuesday. Police were called at 2:28 pm to Woolwich Church Road near the A205. Despite treatment, the teenager died shortly after medics arrived. No arrests have been made. Deputy Commander Louise Sargent called it a "horrendous crime" and acknowledged local concerns. The boy was on a route 472 bus near the Woolwich Ferry when the attack occurred. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance.
00:06The initial alert was raised by a local officer out on patrol.
00:10Paramedics treated a 14-year-old boy at the scene who had received stab wounds.
00:15But really sadly he died shortly after medics arrived.
00:20Our thoughts at the time were with the victim's family and friends.
00:24This is a horrendous crime and I can't imagine what they must be going through right now.
00:29No arrests have been made at this early stage but we are working at pace to identify and arrest those involved
00:35and police cordons and road closures will remain in place while we continue to carry out enquiries.
00:42I know this will be a worrying time for everyone here in Woolwich
00:45and all the more so given the very young age of the victim.
00:50The community can expect to see an enhanced police presence around the scene and the surrounding area.
00:57I would urge anyone who witnessed this horrific incident or has any information which might help
01:04to call police on 101 with reference 3795 of the 7th of January or call Crimestoppers anonymously.