Met Police arrest two more in connection with shooting of boy, 14, in Woolwich

Fintan Starkey
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:54:19 +0000

The Metropolitan Police has arrested two more people on suspicion of murder following a shooting that killed 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor.

A 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were detained in Woolwich on Saturday in connection with the death of the boy.

Both suspects are currently being held by police.

Officers also apprehended a 46-year-old man on suspicion of helping an offender evade justice.

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He also remains in custody as the investigation continues.

The latest arrests bring the total number of people detained in connection with the case to six since the fatal shooting occurred on Thursday afternoon.

Eghosa was shot on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich during broad daylight on Thursday.

Police received reports of the incident at approximately 3.40pm and rushed to the scene alongside London Ambulance Service paramedics.

Despite the efforts of emergency responders, the teenager was found with severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Initially, officers were unable to establish the victim's identity, and he was mistakenly referred to as an adult by the police.

Specialist officers have been assigned to support Eghosa's family throughout the ongoing murder investigation.

Prior to Saturday's arrests, police had detained three individuals on Friday, 3 April in connection with the teenager's death.

Two boys, one aged 14 and the other 16, along with an 18-year-old man, were taken into custody as part of the initial investigation.

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All three have subsequently been released on bail whilst detectives continue their enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

The sequence of arrests demonstrates the pace at which investigators are pursuing leads in the case.

Significant police activity has been seen in the Woolwich area over recent days as officers work to piece together what happened.

Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our team of dedicated detectives are continuing enquiries to investigate Eghosa's tragic death."

She noted that residents would have observed considerable police activity on Saturday evening as officers made the three further arrests.

"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," DCI Card added.

The senior officer urged anyone with information or who witnessed suspicious activity to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 4848/2APR, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.