Woolwich stabbing: Two arrested on suspicion of murder as victim, 15, named

Two radical person been arrested by detectives who person contiguous named the teenage unfortunate of a stabbing successful Woolwich arsenic Daejuan Campbell who was recovered lying successful a "pool of blood"

Two men person been arrested connected suspicion of murdering a 15-year-old schoolboy successful Woolwich who has present been named.

Daejaun Campbell was recovered lying successful a "pool of blood" aft being stabbed successful Eglinton Road, Woolwich, southeast London astatine astir 6.30pm connected Sunday. Emergency services rushed to the country but were not capable to prevention his life.

The Met Police has present said that 2 men aged 52 and 18 person been arrested connected suspicion of execution and stay successful constabulary custody.

The unit stated: "Police were called astatine astir 6:35pm connected Sunday, September 22, to reports of a disturbance connected Eglinton Road, SE18. Officers attended and recovered a teenage lad with a stab injury. Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics astatine the scene, helium sadly died a abbreviated clip later.

"He has contiguous been named arsenic Daejuan Campbell, who was aged 15. His household proceed to beryllium supported by specializer officers. Two men - aged 52 and 18 - person been arrested connected suspicion of execution and stay successful constabulary custody."

Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry said: “My thoughts are with Daejuan’s loved ones arsenic they effort and travel to presumption with this heart-breaking incident.

“The probe into Daejuan’s decease is inactive successful the aboriginal stages and our officers are moving astir the timepiece to physique a representation of what happened connected Sunday evening.

“Local officers volition stay successful the country whilst we proceed with our investigation. Please bash not hesitate to inquire immoderate questions, they are determination to enactment you and the community.

“I privation to entreaty to you again and inquire if you cognize thing astir the decease of young Daejuan. Did you spot thing suspicious astir the Eglinton Road area? Did you spot anyone moving distant from the area? Do you person immoderate footage? If you bash past delight interaction police, you tin upload immoderate footage to this link.

“You tin besides stay anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers connected 0800 555 111.” Anyone with accusation is asked to telephone constabulary connected 0208 721 4005 quoting Operation Baghaze.