Murder squad detectives investigation have made two arrests after a teenage boy was stabbed to death in a horrific broad daylight attack. Keiron Charles, 17, collapsed and died after being stabbed at around 1.10pm on Saturday afternoon in London’s Shepherd’s Bush area. Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Erconwald Street close to the the junction with Du Cane Road and Old Oak Common Lane where they found the teenager lying in a pool of blood along with another teenager who had also been stabbed.
Met officers attended with the London Ambulance Service but despite the efforts of paramedics and responding officers, one of the teenagers tragically died at the scene. He was named today as 17-year-old Keiron Charles, who is from East Acton. Keiron’s family are being supported by Met officers.
The other teenager – aged 16 – was taken to hospital with stab injuries and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder. His injuries were assessed as non-life-changing, and he was later discharged from hospital. He was then taken to custody, where he remains.
A third teenager – aged 16 – had left the scene and an urgent manhunt was launched to locate him. He was arrested in the early hours of Sunday and taken into custody, where he also remains.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “This is an awful incident in which a teenager has lost his life. The thoughts of everyone in the Met remain with Keiron’s family and loved ones as they begin to come to terms with their tragic loss.
“Detectives have worked around the clock to follow every possible available line of enquiry and I’m pleased that we have made two arrests as part of our early enquiries. While we are working hard to understand the exact circumstances, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident at this stage.
“I’d like to appeal directly to anyone who was in the area between 1pm and 1.20pm on Saturday and witnessed the incident. Our team are also keen to speak to anyone who might have any other information that might assist us. Keiron had his whole life ahead of him and any information might prove vital in achieving justice on behalf of his family.”
Police are appealing to anyone who may have information – no matter how big or small. Do you have CCTV or phone or dashcam footage? Have you been sent footage of the incident or seen anything that might be able to help detectives on social media? If so, please get in touch with police, or Crimestoppers, as soon as possible.
Anybody who witnessed the incident – or who has any information which can assist with the investigation – – should contact the police officers on 0207 175 2206, quoting reference 3435/05APR.
Alternatively you can provide information, and upload any footage directly to the investigation team by using our Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS25X56-PO1
You can remain 100 per cent anonymous and pass information onto the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting Crimestoppers-uk.org
