The two teenage boys who were both stabbed to death in a linked tragedy have been named.
The 16-year-old boys, named by police today as Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke, were stabbed in Abbey Wood and Thamesmead, South East London.
Officers previously announced that the two deaths were linked after the tragedy that took place yesterday evening. They are now hunting for evidence linked to the incident.
Mr Bartolo was stabbed on Swell Road in Abbey Wood while Mr Solanke was knifed on Titmuss Avenue yesterday. Their families have been told and are being supported by specialist officers.
Police revealed they are looking to hear from anyone who saw a dark SUV four by four vehicle with ‘distinctive silver roofing’ that was spotted near both scenes in the days leading up to and prior to both murders.
Police were called at 5.10pm last night to reports both young men had been stabbed.
Cops and paramedics rushed to save them but they both died from their injuries.
Speaking at the scene on Titmuss Avenue, Detective Superintendent Richard McDonagh said: ‘’This is an extremely sad day for all of us who live and work in Greenwich.
‘’Police are investigating the tragic murders of two teenage boys. My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with their families, friends and with local people.
‘’We are both shocked and appalled by what has happened.
‘’I join the community in being deeply sad and outraged by these senseless murders.
‘’Their families are both aware and we ask for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.
‘’Specialist officers will ensure they are given support.
‘’I can assure everybody affected by these murders that detectives will work relentlessly to discover what happened. Tackling violence is a priority for the Met.
‘’We have heard from a number of witnesses and we are grateful to them for getting in touch.
‘’I am appealing for any other witnesses to come forward so we can speak to those who maybe able to offer some information.’’
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