Murders of two 16-year-old boys a mile apart are linked, say police

The fatal stabbings of two 16-year-old boys just a mile apart in south-east London are linked, police have said.

Kearne Solanke and Charlie Bartolo were found with stab wounds in Titmuss Avenue, Thamesmead, and Sewell Road, Abbey Wood, on Saturday afternoon.

As neighbours mourned their murders, police revealed on Sunday afternoon they are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured SUV-type vehicle in the area.

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