Woolwich shooting: Two 'murder' arrests including boy, 16, as 14-year-old killed

Woolwich shooting: Two 'murder' arrests including boy, 16, as 14-year-old killedThe Metropolitan Police made more arrests over the weekend after 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor was killed in a shooting in Woolwich on ThursdayNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead11:58, 05 Apr 2026Updated 12:06, 05 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesEghosa Ogbebor was killed in the shooting(Image: Met Police)Police have announced more arrests following a shooting in Woolwich which left 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor dead.The Metropolitan Police launched an investigation after officers were called to Lord Warwick Street following reports of a shooting at around 3.40pm on Thursday.Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and located Eghosa with serious injuries. He sadly died at the scene. Police say the investigation remains ongoing and on Saturday, two people were arrested in Woolwich on suspicion of murder.The 16-year-old boy and 19-year-old man remain in custody. A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in custody.View 3 ImagesInvestigators at the scene of the shooting in Woolwich(Image: Tom Bowles)It comes after two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man were arrested on Friday. They have since been released on bail while enquiries continue, police said.Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “Our team of dedicated detectives are continuing enquiries to investigate Eghosa’s tragic death.“Residents in Woolwich may have noticed a large amount of police activity last night, as officers arrested three further people in connection with the investigation.View 3 ImagesPolice announced more arrests today(Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)“We appreciate the concern that Eghosa’s death has caused, particularly among the local community who will continue to see an increased police presence around the area.“There may be people who have heard information or witnessed suspicious activity in the area...