Crossbow attack horror as teenager, 18, is left fighting for his life after being shot in stomach in ‘shocking act of violence’ near train station in London
- Police said the teenager was found on a bench at Abbey Wood station on Sunday night and is now in a life-threatening condition in hospital
- Investigations are ongoing and no arrests have been made
- The British Transport Police have appealed for any potential witnesses to contact them or Crimestoppers with any information
A teenager is fighting for life in hospital after being shot with a crossbow in a ‘shocking act of violence’ near a London railway station.
The 18-year-old was found seriously injured on a bench at Abbey Wood station in south-east London on Sunday night, police said.
The British Transport Police said the young man was taken to hospital for treatment, adding that his condition is described as life-threatening.
In a statement released on Monday, Detective Superintendent Sam Blackburn said the investigation was at ‘an early stage’ and that police ‘are keeping an open mind as to exactly where this violent incident began.
‘Following a number of inquiries throughout the night, we believe the man sustained his injury from a crossbow bolt,’ Blackburn said.
A teenager is fighting for life in hospital after being shot with a crossbow in a ‘shocking act of violence’ near Abbey Wood train station in South London (pictured)
The British Transport Police have appealed for any potential witnesses to come forward
‘I’d like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious along Abbey Road and Wilton Road between 9.45pm and 10.20pm to get in touch with us as soon as possible to assist the investigation.
‘This was a shocking act of violence and I’d like to reassure the public we’re doing all we can to find those responsible.
The station reopened on Monday morning after being shut while officers investigated the scene.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone with information can text BTP on 61016 or call 0800 405040 quoting reference 341 of 14/02/21. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.