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Murder Inquiry Under Way After 15-Year-Old Boy Fatally Stabbed in Islington

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to help identify the attacker.

Overview

  • Police were called at 1.02pm on Tuesday to Westbourne Road, where a 15-year-old was treated for a stab wound and later died in hospital.
  • The attack was reported near St Mary Magdalene Academy, and both the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance responded.
  • Detectives have opened a murder investigation, with cordons in place on Atlas Mews, Westbourne Road and Arundel Square.
  • The victim’s family has been notified and is receiving support from specialist officers, according to Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart.
  • No arrests have been announced, and police urge anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD 3568/09DEC or contact Crimestoppers.