Murder probe launched after teenager killed in north London stabbing
The boy was fatally injured in an incident in Edmonton on Sunday evening, police said.
Your support helps us to tell the story
This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story.
The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans from across the entire political spectrum every month. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock you out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. But quality journalism must still be paid for.
Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference.
A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy was stabbed to death in north London.
The teenager was fatally injured late on Sunday evening in Kendal Gardens, Edmonton.
Police and ambulance crews were called at 11.27pm to the small residential street but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim’s family have been informed and will be supported by specialist officers.
The Metropolitan Police said no arrests had yet been made in the probe.
The adjoining street had been cordoned off on Monday, with residents checked as they entered and left.
Several police vehicles including a forensics van arrived at the scene.
In a statement at the scene, Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, from the north area command unit, said: “I want to thank local people for their patience as police have continued to work throughout the night.
“They will continue to see a police presence in the area, today and in the coming days, and I encourage people in the community to speak to those officers if they have not already done so with any information or concerns that they wish to share.
“I want to say that my thoughts and most sincere sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.”
She said “skilled and tenacious” detectives would be working “around the clock” to bring those responsible to justice.
The boy’s death comes amid renewed calls for action over teenage knife crime following the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Elianne Andam as she went to school in Croydon.
Anyone with information about the Kendal Gardens stabbing can contact police on 101 quoting the reference 7767/01oct, or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.