Teen arrested after robbery near Abbey Wood supermarket, knife recovered
Metropolitan Police say a teenager was detained on Felixstowe Road on 1 November and remains in custody while the investigation continues
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Metropolitan Police officers detained a teenage male after a robbery took place outside a supermarket on Felixstowe Road in Abbey Wood at approximately 3.45 pm on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The arrest followed a swift police cordon that secured the immediate area.
Police response and evidence
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Met Police say the 18‑year‑old victim was attacked at 14:15, taken to hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries, and no arrests have been made.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed that a knife was recovered nearby shortly after the boy was detained. The officer added that the suspect remains in custody pending further inquiries. No additional weapons or stolen items were reported as recovered at the time of the statement.
A knife was recovered nearby shortly after the boy was detained.
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Impact on the local community
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Police are investigating the early-hours attack on Selborne Road and appealing for witnesses.
Residents of Abbey Wood expressed concern about safety around the retail precinct. Local councillors have urged calm while the police complete their inquiries. The borough’s Safer Neighbourhoods team reminded the public that they can report any further incidents or provide information through the dedicated hotline.
Next steps in the investigation
The teenager will appear before a magistrates' court, where charges are expected to be formalised. Police will continue to review CCTV footage from the supermarket and surrounding streets to establish the full sequence of events. Updates will be posted on the Metropolitan Police website and communicated through local community channels.
Questions this report answers
+When did the robbery on Felixstowe Road happen?
The robbery occurred at about 3.45 pm on Sunday, 1 November 2026, outside a supermarket on Felixstowe Road in Abbey Wood. Police responded quickly, establishing a cordon and detaining a teenage suspect shortly after the incident.
+What did police find at the scene?
Metropolitan Police reported that a knife was recovered nearby shortly after the teenager was detained. The weapon was secured as evidence, and no other items were noted as recovered in the initial statement.
+What is the current status of the suspect?
The teenage male remains in police custody while the investigation continues. He is expected to appear before a magistrates' court where formal charges will be considered based on the evidence gathered.
+How can local residents stay informed or report further concerns?
Residents can contact the Greenwich Safer Neighbourhoods team via the borough’s dedicated hotline or check updates on the Metropolitan Police website. The team also encourages anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward.
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