Metropolitan Police have arrested two teenagers following the fatal stabbing on Saturday (5 April 2025) of 17-year-old Keiron Charles in East Acton.
At around 1:10pm on 5 April 2025, police were called to reports of a stabbing in Erconwald Street. The incident took place near the junction with Du Cane Road and Old Oak Common Lane. Met officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and found two teenage boys who had suffered stab injuries.
Despite the efforts of paramedics and responding officers, one of the teenagers, 17-year-old Keiron Charles from East Acton, died at the scene.
Keiron’s family are being supported by Met officers.
The other teenager – aged 16 – was taken to hospital with stab injuries and was then arrested on suspicion of murder. His injuries were assessed as non-life-changing, and he was later discharged from hospital. He was then taken to custody, where he remains.
A third teenager – also aged 16 – left the scene and police launched an urgent investigation to find him. He was arrested in the early hours of Sunday (6 April 2025) and taken into custody, where he also remains.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, said: “This is an awful incident in which a teenager has lost his life. The thoughts of everyone in the Met remain with Keiron’s family and loved ones as they begin to come to terms with their tragic loss.
“Detectives have worked around the clock to follow every possible available line of enquiry and I’m pleased that we have made two arrests as part of our early enquiries. While we are working hard to understand the exact circumstances, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident at this stage.
“I’d like to appeal directly to anyone who was in the area between 1pm and 1.20pm on Saturday and witnessed the incident. Our team are also keen to speak to anyone who might have any other information that might assist us. Keiron had his whole life ahead of him and any information might prove vital in achieving justice on behalf of his family.”
Police are appealing to anyone who may have information should contact them on 0207 175 2206, quoting reference 3435/05APR.
Or to remain anonymous to call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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