Police launch appeal after 14-year-old boy shot dead in London with three teens arrested
Police in London have launched an appeal after a 14-year-old boy has been shot dead, with three teenagers having been arrested on suspicion of murder.Officers received reports of a shooting on Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, at around 3:40pm on Thursday, April 2, the Metropolitan Police said.Two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder.Get MEN Premium now for just £1 HERE – or get involved in our WhatsApp group by clicking HERE. And don't miss out on our brilliant selection of newsletters HERE.The force had said in an earlier press release that the victim was a man, but on Friday, April 3, confirmed he was a 14-year-old boy.Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card said: “Our thoughts remain with the boy’s family and loved ones. We are aware of the concern that this incident will cause the local community.“We have already made three arrests and our investigation continues at pace. An increased police presence remains in the area.“I would appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time, who has CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident or has information that could help my officers to come forward.”------------------------------------Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it.That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News.And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here.You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street.If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it.And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
