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Updated 10:11, 28 May 2026

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Top story: Murder Inquiry Launched Following Fatal Stabbing on November 26

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POLICE APPEAL

Urgent Search Launched for Missing 15-Year-Old Gabriel Eluwa Last Seen in Thamesmead

MANHUNT CONTINUES

Rapper DSAVV on Run After Lewisham Hospital Escape Sparks Major Manhunt

STILL ON THE RUN

DSAVV Escapes Lewisham Custody, Drops New Rap While Police Hunt Continues

LORRY HORROR

Lorry Hangs Off Woolwich Flyover in Black Ice Crash – Eastern Way Shut, Traffic Chaos Ensues

CRITICALLY ILL

Teen Critically Injured in Gallions Health Centre Crash as Police Arrest 16-Year-Old for Dangerous Driving

STAB ATTACK

Thamesmead Horror: Man in 20s Suffers Potentially Life-Changing Injuries in Brutal Stabbing

BRIDGE LOCKDOWN

Thamesmead Byron Close Bridge Locked Down Amid Major Police Crime Scene Operation

BRIDGE LOCKDOWN

Thamesmead Footbridge Sealed Off as Major Crime Scene Unfolds at Byron Close

FRANTIC HUNT

Hero Bystander Saves Teen in Dramatic Southmere Lake Rescue Before Fire Brigade Arrives

FRANTIC HUNT

Bystander Saves Teen in Dramatic Southmere Lake Rescue Ahead of Fire Brigade Arrival

POLICE APPEAL Urgent Search Launched for Missing 15-Year-Old Gabriel Eluwa Last Seen in Thamesmead

MANHUNT CONTINUES Rapper DSAVV on Run After Lewisham Hospital Escape Sparks Major Manhunt

STILL ON THE RUN DSAVV Escapes Lewisham Custody, Drops New Rap While Police Hunt Continues

LORRY HORROR Lorry Hangs Off Woolwich Flyover in Black Ice Crash – Eastern Way Shut, Traffic Chaos Ensues

CRITICALLY ILL Teen Critically Injured in Gallions Health Centre Crash as Police Arrest 16-Year-Old for Dangerous Driving

STAB ATTACK Thamesmead Horror: Man in 20s Suffers Potentially Life-Changing Injuries in Brutal Stabbing

BRIDGE LOCKDOWN Thamesmead Byron Close Bridge Locked Down Amid Major Police Crime Scene Operation

BRIDGE LOCKDOWN Thamesmead Footbridge Sealed Off as Major Crime Scene Unfolds at Byron Close

FRANTIC HUNT Hero Bystander Saves Teen in Dramatic Southmere Lake Rescue Before Fire Brigade Arrives

FRANTIC HUNT Bystander Saves Teen in Dramatic Southmere Lake Rescue Ahead of Fire Brigade Arrival