Four charged in relation to attempted murder case after series of raids in Greenwich

Three men and a teenager have been charged after a series of dawn raids following the death of a man in south east London, the Metropolitan Police have said.

The four individuals were arrested in Greenwich, south east London, on Wednesday, the force said in a statement on Thursday.

James Grant, 55 and Freddie Grant, 22, have both been charged with attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Two others - Patrick Carey, 22, and an unnamed 14-year-old boy - have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

The teenager was also charged with being concerned in the supply of class B drugs, police said.

All four males were due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court today.

The charges come as part of an investigation into the alleged attempted murder of the 33-year-old man on 29 December 2019 in Throwley Close, Abbey Wood.

Police were called to the scene at the time after a man was found with numerous serious injuries.

Commenting on the dawn raids, Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from Greenwich, said: “The work of officers today has meant that violent individuals are taken off our streets.

“I hope it demonstrates our absolute ongoing commitment in bearing down on those intent on causing violence.

“Our proactive operations will continue, and will be tireless and unwavering.”

No-one was injured and no shots were fired during the operation, police said.