A teenage boy has died after a stabbing in Woolwich.
The incident happened in Eglinton Road near Ripon Road at around 6.35pm today (September 22).
Officers and London Ambulance Service crews attended and found a boy who had been stabbed.
He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.
His next of kin have since been informed.
No arrests have been made as police enquiries into the circumstances continue.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called approximately 18:35hrs on Sunday, 22 September to reports of a disturbance on Eglinton Road, SE18.
"Officers attended and found a teenage boy with a stab injury.
"Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics at the scene, he sadly died a short time later.
"His next of kin have been informed
"A crime scene remains in place.
"There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.
"Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 5989/22Sep."
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