Investigation after fatal stabbing of teenage boy in Islington
Cllr Richard Watts, leader of Islington Council, said: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic death of a teenage boy following a stabbing in Islington this evening (Monday, 25th January).
"Our heartfelt thoughts and condolences are with the young person’s family and friends at this very distressing time. The impact of this death will be deeply felt by very many people across Islington, and we will do everything we can to support them.
“We ask anyone with information to please come forward and contact police, Crimestoppers or Fearless.”
Police were called to Holland Walk, Archway N19 at about 5.30pm today (Monday, 25th January) to reports of a stabbing, and officers found a teenage boy with a stab injury.
Despite efforts by emergency services to save the teenage boy’s life, he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly afterwards.
Witnesses or anyone who knows anything about what happened is urged to call 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting CAD 4987/25JAN.
Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.
If you don’t want to speak to the police, contact Fearless, a service that allows you to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously.
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