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Greenwich stabbing: Teenager hospitalised after attack in Hoskins Street

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Last updated: April 10, 2025 3:36 pm
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Greenwich stabbing: Teenager hospitalised after attack in Hoskins Street

Key Points:

  • Teenage boy stabbed in Hoskins Street, Greenwich, on April 9 at 5:30pm
  • Ambulance crews and response units attended the scene
  • Teen treated at the scene and taken to a major trauma centre
  • The teenager’s condition remains unknown
  • Metropolitan Police have been contacted for a comment
  • Investigation into the stabbing is ongoing

A teenage boy has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Greenwich, with emergency services called to the scene on Hoskins Street late yesterday afternoon.

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  • Key Points:
  • What happened during the stabbing in Greenwich?
  • What actions did emergency services take?
  • Has the suspect been caught?
  • What is known about the teenager’s condition?
  • What is being done to investigate the stabbing?

What happened during the stabbing in Greenwich?

At around 5:30pm on April 9, emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing on Hoskins Street near Collington Street in Greenwich. Ambulance crews arrived at the scene to find a teenage boy with stab wounds. He was treated by paramedics before being rushed to a major trauma centre in London for further treatment. The teenager’s condition remains unknown at this time.

What actions did emergency services take?

A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service confirmed the incident, saying:
“We were called at 5.28pm yesterday (Wednesday 9 April) to reports of a stabbing in Hoskins Street, Greenwich. We sent ambulance crews to the scene, including a member of our Tactical Response Unit and an incident officer. Our crews treated a teenager at the scene, before taking him to a London major trauma centre.”

The quick response of paramedics and medical teams was critical in providing immediate care for the teenager before his transfer to the trauma centre.

Has the suspect been caught?

At this stage, there are no details available regarding the suspect or the circumstances surrounding the stabbing. The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for a comment and are conducting an investigation into the incident. No arrests have been made as of the latest update.

What is known about the teenager’s condition?

The teenager’s condition remains unknown, and there have been no further updates from the hospital or medical staff. Authorities are monitoring his progress closely as they continue to investigate the events leading up to the stabbing.

What is being done to investigate the stabbing?

The investigation is ongoing, with officers from the Metropolitan Police looking into the circumstances of the attack. While details about the motive or the suspect are scarce, more information may be released as the investigation unfolds.

Local residents and witnesses are being urged to come forward with any relevant information that could assist the police in their inquiries.

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