30-07-2025
Four teens charged after boy, 14, left fighting for his life in ‘horrific' Newham attack
Four teenagers - the youngest just 14 - have been charged with attempted murder after a schoolboy was left fighting for his life following a 'horrific attack' in east London.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing in front of multiple witnesses on Charlemont Road, Newham, at 4pm on Saturday.
Officers responded with paramedics and found the 14-year-old victim with serious knife wound injuries.
He was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
Four out of five boys, aged 14 and 17, appeared at Stratford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday accused of his attempted murder.
The fifth boy was released on bail pending further enquiries, the Metropolitan Police said.
A force spokesman added: 'There are additional police officers deployed to the area for the reassurance of the local community.'
Detective Inspector Joshua Palmer, from the North East command unit, said: 'This was a horrific attack on a teenager, witnessed by numerous members of the public.
'At this very early stage of the investigation, there doesn't appear to be an obvious motive for the attack.
'The boy is in a very serious condition in hospital, and we are urgently trying to gather as much information as possible.
'If you were near Charlemont Road on the day of the incident, please check your phone for any footage you may have.
'I would urge anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area to contact the police. It may be crucial in our investigation.'
Anyone with information which could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 quoting 4847/26JUL25. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
