16-Year-Old Boy Murdered in Newham Sparks Major Police Hunt
Detectives launch full murder probe after the body of a teenage boy is found near Gallions Reach DLR Station in Newham.
Tragic Discovery at Atlantis Avenue
Police were scrambled at 8:38am on Tuesday, 3 March, following reports from London Ambulance Service of an unresponsive male near Gallions Reach DLR Station, Atlantis Avenue E6.
Officers arrived to find a 16-year-old boy with a fatal head injury. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Identity Known, Family Notified
While formal ID checks are ongoing, police believe they know who the victim is and have informed his next of kin.
A post-mortem will be arranged to determine the exact cause of death.
Police Treat Death as Suspicious
The investigation is being led by the Specialist Crime Command, backed by the North East Command Unit. Officers remain at the scene, piecing together what happened.
Public Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information to come forward. Call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 1573/3 March.
To stay anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
