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DEPTFORD: Four teenagers arrested after youth worker stabbing


FOUR teenagers have been arrested following the stabbing of a youth worker.

Simon Somerville, aged 41, was attacked on October 28 near the Albany Theatre in Douglas Way, Deptford.

Lewisham police arrested four boys this morning (Nov 20) on suspicion of affray and GBH.

A 16-year-old was arrested in Deptford while a 17-year-old was arrested in the Woolwich area.

Two other 17-year-olds were also arrested.

All four are currently in in custody at a south London police station.

A 16-year old boy has already been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and was bailed to return to a south London police station pending further inquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lewisham Police on 0300 123 1212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


Simon Somerville Simon Somerville was attacked near The Albany, Deptford

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