Overview
- Officers were called at 13:02 on 9 December to reports of a stabbing on Westbourne Road in Islington.
- London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended, and a 15-year-old boy was treated and taken to hospital.
- The boy died later in the afternoon, and his family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
- Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart offered condolences and noted community concern given the victim’s age.
- Police urge anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD 3568/09DEC or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, and no arrests or suspect details have been released.