PeckhamRose Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Police vans and helicopters and ambulances and rumours a kid was set alight. No news on the news yet. Anyone know? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
boosboss Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 I heard a child had some sort of explosive device (poss firework) in his pocket which ignited and caused serious burns. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-57866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aidokel Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Heard the same thing, though is a Virgin helicopter used by the emergency services? Or maybe they're renting out ad space... Cops had skate park cordened off, so maybe something quite serious, though it took at last 40 minutes for the 'copter to take off so couldn't be life threatening. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-57887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asset Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 the air ambulance is a Virgin copter usually. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-57889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDmummy Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 How horrific. Virgin do sponsor (pay for?) the London air ambulance. Saw it and heard the abundance of sirens this afternoon. Poor kid. Hope he is OK. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-57895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalyst Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 A car was on fire at the corner of Peckham Rye and Barry Road (just beside The Clockhouse) on Friday night. Dunno if it was malicious. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-57948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilolil Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I have been told that there was a group of teenagers. One of them cuaght alight, probably from a smoke bomb or something similar. His very good friends laughed and ran away........would like to hear any further news as a child I know witnessed it and has been left very traumatised. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
safesurfer Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 we were in the kids playground next to the skate park where it happened. heard all the emergency vehicles arrive then everyone turned to see what was going on, there was a naked teenage boy who appeared to be fairly badly burned on his upper body. we didn't see how it initially happened but his friends had tried to extinguish him using their drinks but this wasn't working so they took all his clothes off. firemen arrived and administered first aid, then the air ambulance landed followed by police and regular ambulances. the boys mother, (I assume), was also at the scene very quickly. It was deeply disturbing to see. By this stage quite a group of onlookers were gathered in the playground and the police understandably asked everyone to politely go away before they moved the boy. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckhamRose Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 That poor kid. Do keep us informed and if there are any members of the forum involved and reading this, do know we are thinking of you and wishing the lad well. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChavWivaLawDegree Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 My brother set himself on fire with fireworks when he was about 13. Him and his mates were throwing fireworks at eachother. He had to put some white cream stuff that looked like lard all over his burnt bits and cover it in plastic for a couple of weeks. He was ok in the end tho.I hope this kid is more shocked than burnt, it put my brother off fireworks for a while anyway! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58201 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Poor lad, that must have been f**king scary!This is why fireworks need to be taken off the streets. Sorry to be a kill joy, I love a firework party in the garden, but at the end of the day, age laws don't work any more than they do with booze and fags.Lat year I was walking to the bus stop in Woolwich, and kids were throwing bangers around. I didn't realise what was happening til one went off about a foot away from my leg, I jumped out of my skin. It's just so bloody dangerous, and a miracle that more things like this don't happen. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadetownboy Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 ChavWivaLawDegree Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> My brother set himself on fire with fireworks when> he was about 13. Him and his mates were throwing> fireworks at eachother. He had to put some white> cream stuff that looked like lard all over his> burnt bits and cover it in plastic for a couple of> weeks. He was ok in the end tho.> > I hope this kid is more shocked than burnt, it put> my brother off fireworks for a while anyway!serves him right. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChavWivaLawDegree Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 thanx, very christian of you Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazkid Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 virgin actually donated copters to the london air servicebecause of all the times sir richard has been rescued by them Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke dogwalker Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Keef Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Poor lad, that must have been f**king scary!> > This is why fireworks need to be taken off the> streets. Sorry to be a kill joy, I love a firework> party in the garden, but at the end of the day,> age laws don't work any more than they do with> booze and fags.> > Lat year I was walking to the bus stop in> Woolwich, and kids were throwing bangers around. I> didn't realise what was happening til one went off> about a foot away from my leg, I jumped out of my> skin. It's just so bloody dangerous, and a miracle> that more things like this don't happen.I agree. They are like bombs in the wrong hands and if used incorrectly. They have been going off around here for weeks now:X Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spadetownboy Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 ChavWivaLawDegree Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> thanx, very christian of youpleasure Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58426 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TillieTrotter Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 How did we ever survive??:( Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-58440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Just to update people. The boy was seriously injured by a smoke bomb in his pocket. He suffered 40% burns (3rd degree burns). He almost didn't make it through the night, but is stable in a hospital outside of London. It was not a malicious attack, but a very horrific accident.I was one of 3 adults who tried to do whatever we could. I hope those other 2 adults (and their kids) are able to move on with their lives, as this was deeply traumatising for all involved. It has helped me greatly to hear that he will make a full recovery, and that the fast actions of those people who called 999, and gave First Aid probably saved a young life. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-60809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizenED Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Thanks for this, bloke. I know someone who was in the park that day with their three small children. I met them on their return. They were pretty upset by the whole event. Be good to let them know that the lad pulled through.citizenWelcome to the forum, btw Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-60811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Good on ya bloke!!! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-60832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TillieTrotter Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Nice bloke.(tu) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-60837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilolil Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Thanks for the pm bloke! I shall pass the message on......... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-60881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChavWivaLawDegree Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I didn't realise it was so serious. I hope he's going to be ok. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-60920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraCarr Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Richard Branso named his airline and helicopter business after my wife! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-60962 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Rey Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Does anyone know how the young lad who suffered the horrendous burns in the skate park is doing? Is he recovering well? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/2021-what-happened-on-peckham-rye-park-today-november-25/#findComment-93344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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