Boy, 17, stabbed to death after birthday party as cops launch murder probe | The Sun
A teenage boy has been stabbed to death after a fight broke out at a birthday party.
The victim, 17, was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services rushed to reports of a fight in West Kilburn, North West London, at 11.22pm on Friday.
A second 17-year-old boy was treated for injuries at the scene before being taken to hospital.
A woman in her early 20s also received hospital treatment for an injury to her hand.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, said: "We believe that there was a fight following a birthday party, which would have been attended by a number of people.
"I would urge anyone who was there, and who has not yet spoken with officers, to please come forward. It is vital that we establish what happened.
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"I would also ask that anyone who may have captured any of last night’s events on their phone to also contact officers."
A crime scene remains in place and no arrests have yet been made in connection with the stabbing.
Chief Superintendent Dan Knowles, in charge of the North West Command Unit, added: "I know that the community will be shocked by this incident in which a young man has lost his life.
"We shall be working with our colleagues from Specialist Crime to ensure that this investigation proceeds as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
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"Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone with information, or concerns, to speak with them."
A formal identification has not yet taken place and a post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
A Met Police spokesman said: "Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a stabbing in Brent.
"Police were called to Granville Road, NW6, at 11.22pm on Friday following reports of a fight in the street and a person stabbed.
"Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.
"Despite the efforts of emergency services, a 17-year-old male died at the scene. His family has been informed."
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 8929/14Jul.
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