Teen Stabbed Near Beckton Bus Station in East London
14-Year-Old Rushed to Hospital
A 14-year-old boy was stabbed near Beckton Bus Station on Monday, January 29. Police found him with a stab wound in a busy East London area and acted fast, rushing him to a nearby hospital. Thankfully, medics confirmed his injuries were not life-threatening.
Police Hunt for Suspects
The Metropolitan Police have yet to make any arrests. They’re urgently appealing to anyone who saw what happened to come forward. A Met spokesperson said:
“An investigation is underway following a stabbing near Beckton Bus Station. At around 5:50pm, officers responded to reports of the incident involving a teenager who sustained injuries.”
Authorities are keen to hear from witnesses or anyone with information. The public can call 101 and quote reference CAD 5566/29Jan.
Ambulance Teams Rush to Scene
London Ambulance Service acted swiftly too. A spokesperson said:
“We were called at 5:51pm to Woolwich Manor Way, Beckton. We sent an incident response officer, ambulance crew, and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance. The teenager received treatment on scene before being taken to a major trauma centre.”
The investigation continues as police work to piece together what happened in this shocking daylight stabbing.
