A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death near a park in south London on Wednesday afternoon. Police were called to the scene of an altercation at Angus Street in New Cross, near Fordham Park, where they found a boy suffering from stab wounds. Despite the efforts of ambulances, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His family is aware, officials said. Police also cordoned off the nearby community center of Evelyn / Evening Standard A criminal cordon was set up for a section of the park in front of the Moonshot Community Center with about ten police vehicles and ambulances at the scene. A helicopter was also called to the knife by the London Air Ambulance. Police also closed the nearby community center of Evelyn as part of its investigation. Police officers appear to be entering the center wearing vests, with a police van at the scene. Scotland Yard said no arrests had been made in connection with the deadly knife at this early stage. Following the incident, an Article 60 ordinance was enacted that gave the police additional stop and search powers for the entire Lewisham area. Witnesses or information holders are kindly requested to call 101 CAD Reference 101 4776 / 13Apr.
