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Sutton stabbing sees boy, 17, killed on busy High Street outside London bus station

Sutton stabbing sees boy, 17, killed on busy High Street outside London bus station

On Tuesday, December 5, a 17-year-old kid in South London was fatally stabbed. On Sutton’s main street, the adolescent was stabbed.

At 7:08 p.m., police were summoned to Sutton High Street in response to claims of a knife attack on the adolescent. Despite receiving treatment on the spot, his wounds ultimately claimed his life.

After opening an inquiry, the Metropolitan Police are attempting to get in touch with the boy’s next of kin.

“No arrests have been made,” a Met spokesperson stated. At this area, several road closures have been implemented, including the complete closure of Sutton train station.

“An urgent investigation is underway and enquiries are ongoing.”

The neighborhood is in shock as a result of the fatal stabbing. Following the stabbing, Sutton locals have voiced shock and worry for the borough’s safety.

Some locals worry that the episode might be a sign of a more serious problem. Jacob, a student, stated: “It’s quite shocking.” Sutton has always seemed to be on the outskirts of the city, but with less crime. When was the last time something as horrible as this occurred?

Following the stabbing incident on Tuesday night, Sutton High Street is still closed. The section of road between Mulgrave Road and Grove Road is closed in both directions.

Inrix, a traffic update website, reports that bus routes 80, 164, 280, 470, S1, S3, and S4 are being diverted. The Sutton station has reopened.

Two terrible tragedies that occurred in London last night are addressed by Sadiq Khan. Following the shooting death of a 42-year-old mother in Hackney and the stabbing of a 17-year-old outside Sutton station, he declares that combating violent crime is his “number one priority.”

While the authorities conduct investigations in the area, Sutton Station stays closed. This implies that there will be no other way to get to or from Sutton.

According to their most recent announcement on X (previously Twitter), the station will be closed all day on Wednesday, December 6. Because of this, you’ll need to find an other way to finish your trip.

“Please make sure before departing tomorrow morning to begin your adventure. As of right now, we anticipate being able to reopen the station on Thursday, December 7.

Following the tragic stabbing, Sutton High Street is still closed on both sides of Sutton station while police do their investigations. There is a diversion for bus routes 80, 164, 280, 470, S1, S3, and S4.

An update on the event has been posted by the police on X (formerly Twitter). An immediate inquiry has been started, but no one has been taken into custody.

Petter Underwood, a candidate for the Green Party, expressed his sympathy on X’s passing. “It’s terrible news from Sutton yesterday. My thoughts are with this young man’s family and friends,” he stated.

“Every incident like this is one too many and we must do more to support young people and work with them and the whole community to help reduce violence.”

Images from the Tuesday, December 5 stabbing death of a teenager on Sutton High Street depict a crime scene. Following the attack, Sutton High Street is closed in both directions while police conduct a thorough investigation.

Sutton Council leader Cllr Ruth Dombey posted her condolences on X (formerly Twitter). The Councillor emphasizes how Sutton is a “close knit community” and how many people would be impacted by this occurrence.

“I am heartbroken to hear the news of a fatal stabbing in Sutton last night,” the woman stated. My condolences go out to the young person’s friends and family who has so sadly lost their life.

Since Sutton is a small town, I understand that many will be worried about the implications of this. We’ve spoken with the police, and we’ll be there to help them with their inquiries.

Since last night, Sutton High Street has been blocked off and closed to traffic. Police are stationed on the street, and there is a tent outside the station.

It is still closed in both ways on Sutton High Street. There is gridlock all the way to Carshalton Road and back around the one-way system, according to the traffic update website Inrix.

Since yesterday evening, the station and the road have been closed. Expect Sutton station to be closed for the entire day.

Last night, paramedics from the London Ambulance Service responded to the scene and treated the 17-year-old. Even with their greatest efforts, they were unable to save him.

“We were called yesterday, December 5, at 7:02pm to reports of a stabbing on Sutton High Street, SM1,” a London Ambulance Service spokesman said. We dispatched an ambulance crew, an incident response officer, and a medic in a fast-response car to the area.

“We also sent out a car-based trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance. Sadly, despite the team’s best efforts, the patient was declared deceased at the spot after receiving treatment from our personnel.

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