Inside the bloody postcode war ripping south London apart as community mourns 14-year-old boy killed on bus

The murder of 14-year-old Kelyan BokaCaptionssa has intensified concerns over gang violence in South East London, revealing a troubling spike in youth-related stabbings and shootings.

The Metropolitan Police reported a 5.6% increase in stabbings in Greenwich, illustrating widespread youth violence, particularly among gangs vying for dominance in drug trade.

Community leaders fear the turf war fueled by street gangs will worsen as tensions increase, especially after mocking rap lyrics surfaced following Kelyan's tragic death.

Granting additional stop and search powers under Section 60 aims to prevent further violence, with police able to remove disguises across key areas in Woolwich.

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