Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a “very smart” schoolboy who was stabbed to death in Woolwich.

Daejaun Campbell was found "lying in a pool of blood" in Eglinton Road at around 6.30pm on September 22.

The 15-year-old was pronounced dead shortly after.

Tributes have since been paid to the teen with flowers, candles, and blue balloons on the street where he died, with messages reading "miss you", as reported by the Mirror. 

One card attached to a bouquet of flowers at the scene reads: "Daejaun, forever in our hearts."

Another read: "I love you forever, I am so proud of you, live it up."

Friends also said that Daejaun was a "good guy" who "never had an issue with anyone". 

They added that he was a "very, very smart and well behaved" pupil and often played basketball, football and rugby at school. 

Two men, aged 52 and 18, have since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Tasha Collins, who has lived in the area for 14 years, said she tried to save the schoolboy as he lay in the road outside her flat.

The 43-year-old said: “I was upstairs in my bedroom, I had my nightshirt on, I heard screaming from across the road saying ‘someone’s been stabbed, someone’s been stabbed’.

“So, I grabbed a sheet, I had no shoes or socks on or anything, and I just literally ran to where just near where the tent is, and there was someone laying face down on the floor.

“I turned him over, he had a gash in his head and I thought ‘that’s not bleeding enough’.

“His leg moved and there was a massive pool of blood, so I just stemmed the flow of blood until the paramedics got here.

“I asked if I could go and shower because I was covered in his blood, and they said ‘yes’ so I went in and showered.

“I came back out and they (the police) called me over because I was the last one with him – he was going to me ‘I’m 15, don’t let me die’ and I said to him ‘you’re not going to die, mate’.”

Woolwich Polytechnic School has since said it is “devastated” after the tragic death of their student Daejaun. 

A statement said: “All our thoughts are with the young man's family and friends.

“We are here to support them however needed during this unimaginably difficult time.

“The school is working closely with the local authority and police.”

A woman, who wished to remain anonymous, told the News Shopper that she didn't send her child to school as he was "traumatised" following the incident.

She explained: "He shouldn't be witnessing this. He's been crying all day.

"It's not normal, kids can't even go to school on their own. We as the community have tried to save this boy. We saw him pour him with blood.

"My son saw a sword the size of his leg. We've asked the council for CCTV, we're getting ignored.

"I'm scared for their safety. It's not going to end. It's going to keep happening."

No arrests have been made and a crime scene remains in place.

A statement from Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, who is leading the investigation, said: "My thoughts are with Daejuan’s loved ones as they try and come to terms with this heart-breaking incident.

“The investigation into Daejuan’s death is still in the early stages and our officers are working around the clock to build a picture of what happened on Sunday evening.

“Local officers will remain in the area whilst we continue with our investigation. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions, they are there to support you and the community.

"We need your help to find answers the victim’s family desperately needs. Do you have any information that might help our detectives?

"Even the smallest detail might prove vital.

"Were you in the area of Eglinton Road on Sunday evening around 6.30pm? Did you see anyone running from the area?

"If you live in the area do you have any CCTV, doorbell cameras or dash cam footage?

"We have an online portal where you can upload images or video footage.

"If you have useful information, please call us on 020 8721 4005 quoting Operation Baghaze."

If you have any information which might be useful to the police, please contact them by calling 101 and quoting reference CAD 5989/22Sep.

If you aren’t comfortable speaking to the police, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is completely anonymous.