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Violent Crime · GreenwichThree arrested after teen stabbed in Greenwich
Three teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing in Charlton, Greenwich. The 19-year-old victim was found in a critical condition and taken to hospital. Police detained the suspects in Eltham.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichTeenager in critical condition after Charlton stabbing; three arrested
A 19-year-old man is in critical condition following a stabbing in Charlton. Police arrested three teenagers, aged 17 and 18, in Eltham on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. A cordon was in place on Charlton Church Lane.
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Community Safety · GreenwichGreenwich Council grants Charlton venue licence despite noise objections
Greenwich Council has granted a licence for a 5,000-capacity open-air venue in Charlton Riverside. The decision follows objections from the council's own noise team, who raised concerns about potential reverberation and resident complaints.
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Community Safety · GreenwichCharlton homes evacuated after partial collapse; residents raised concerns
Residents of Woodland Terrace in Charlton remain displaced following a partial building collapse on Saturday evening. Concerns about vibrations from nearby development work had been raised by at least one resident prior to the incident, Greenwich Council confirmed.
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Violent Crime · GreenwichCollin Vargo charged with cyberflashing and sexual assault in Canary Wharf and Charlton
Collin Vargo, 29, faces three counts of cyberflashing, sexual assault and exposure after alleged offences between February and May 2024. Three women are listed as victims in Canary Wharf and Charlton. He remains held at HMP Berwyn in North Wales.
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