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Boy, 18, stabbed to death on the street in South-East London as detectives launch murder probe
A TEENAGE boy has been stabbed to death on the street in London as detectives launched a murder investigation.
Officers were called to reports of a fight in Edington Road, Abbey Wood, South East London, at 5.34pm today.
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When emergency services arrived at the scene, they found a man - believed to be 18 years old - with a stab wound.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, but later died, police said.
Police are in the process of locating and informing his next of kin.
A crime scene remains in place and enquiries are going.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called to reports of a fight in Edington Rd, SE2 at around 17:34 hrs on Saturday 6 March.
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"Officers attended the location along with colleagues from the London Ambulance Service and found a man with a stab wound.
"The male – believed to be 18-years-old - was taken to a local hospital, but later died.
"Police are in the process of locating and informing his next of kin.
"A crime scene remains in place and enquiries are continuing.
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD5771/6Mar. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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A Section 60 order has been brought in across the area and is in place until 3am on Sunday, giving officers enhanced stop and search powers.
Murders in the capital have hit a three-year high and cops warn it will get worse - with a "perfect storm" coming.
Scotland Yard launched a "surge" in officers out on the streets in a bid to quell the rising tide of violence.
But a police union leader warned London has a "major problem" with gangs and said the violence will only increase as lockdown is lifted over the coming weeks.
Ken Marsh, chairman of the rank and file Met Police Federation branch, described the murder rate as “deeply disturbing.”
He told The Sun: “It is going to get even worse. Our concern is that as the country comes out of lockdown then we are going to enter into a silly season.
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“There is a major problem with gangs and youth violence in London and sadly I think it is going to get very naughty.
“There is a genuine concern among the police that we are moving into a position this summer where the levels of violence become unprecedented.
“A perfect storm is being created and it is going to be a struggle for the police to cope.”
Last week, a 19-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Paddington Green, West London.
The victim was pronounced dead after medics from both the ambulance and air ambulance attended the scene.
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On February 18, Drekwon Patterson, 16, was found in the street suffering from stab wounds in Wembley, North West London.
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He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics and health workers, Drekwon died the following day.
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