A 17-year-old boy has been left fighting for his life in hospital after a crash which took place at a GP in Thamesmead, southeast London.
The incident took place at Gallions Reach Health Centre on Bentham Road on November 16.
Police officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene at around 8pm after receiving reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian.
The boy was taken to the hospital, and a 16-year-old boy was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving without a license, and theft of a motor vehicle.
THAMESMEAD: A boy (17) is critically ill after being hit by a car in the carpark of Gallions Health Centre, Bentham Rd, 8pm last night (Sunday). Another boy (16) was arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving, not having insurance or a license and vehicle theft. pic.twitter.com/U64flNMZOj
— Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) November 17, 2025
He remains in custody, while the victim continues to receive treatment in the hospital.
A cordon was put in place on Benthams Road, Thamesmead, and officers have been seen behind gates.
The investigation is still ongoing, and anyone with information has been urged to contact the police on 101, quoting CAD 6506/16Nov.
