Two Teens Stabbed on DLR Train Near Cutty Sark
British Transport Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after two teenagers were stabbed on a Docklands Light Railway (DLR) train close to Cutty Sark station.
Stabbing Shocks Commuters at 5.30pm
The shocking attack unfolded around 5.30pm today on a train travelling between Greenwich and Cutty Sark stations. Officers rushed to Cutty Sark DLR where they found both victims seriously injured. The youths were rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.
Serious Injuries Confirmed
- One teen suffered a severe stabbing to the hand.
- The other youth sustained a potentially life-threatening injury to the thigh.
Medical teams are closely monitoring their conditions.
Four-Person Altercation Sparks Violence
Investigations reveal a fight broke out between four individuals on the train, culminating in the stabbings. Both the victims and suspects left the train at Cutty Sark station before police arrived.
Police Seek Witnesses to Crack Case
Detectives are calling for anyone who was on the train between Greenwich and Cutty Sark at the time, or present at Cutty Sark station around 5.30pm, to come forward with information.
How to Help:
- Text British Transport Police on 61016
- Call 0800 40 50 40
- Quote reference number 420 – 171223
- Provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
If you saw anything, your tip could be vital to catching the attacker. Help stop this violence on London’s railways now.
Originally published by UKNIP.
