The two 16-year-old boys stabbed to death within a mile of each other on Saturday evening (November 26) in Greenwich have been named as Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke by the Met Police. Officerswere called at 5.10pm on Saturday to reports of two people injured in two locations approximately a mile apart - one was Sewell Road in Abbey Wood and the other was Titmuss Avenue in Thamesmead.
Officers and paramedics rushed to the scenes and at both locations found the boys suffering stab injuries. Despite their best efforts both boys died at the scene. The Met Police have now named the two young victims in an update on Sunday afternoon (November 27). Their families have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.
Speaking near to the scene in Thamesmead, Detective Superintendent Richard Mcdonagh said: “This is an extremely sad day for all of us who live or work in Greenwich. Police are investigating the tragic murders of two teenage boys, and my thoughts and deepest sympathies are with their families and friends - and indeed with local people in Abbey Wood and Thamesmead who I know are shocked and appalled by what has happened.
“As the Deputy Borough Commander of the Met’s South East Command Unit, I join them in being deeply saddened and outraged by these senseless murders. I can confirm the two young victims are Charlie Bartolo, and Kearne Solanke. Their families are aware and we ask that their privacy is respected at this unimaginably difficult time. Specialist officers will ensure they are given all the support we can provide."
Police have heard from several witnesses already, but they are urging any other witnesses as well as those who knew Charlie or Kearnie and might be able to offer some insight into the deaths to come forward.
Officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a dark coloured SUV or 4x4 type vehicle with distinctive silver roof bars in the areas around Sewell Road or Titmuss Avenue in the days before, and prior to the murders.
The police can be contacted in relation to this incident by calling 101 and quoting reference 4943/26nov. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, online or by calling 0800 555 111. They do not ask your name or trace your IP address.
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