Police guard scene after teenage boy fatally stabbed at London viewpoint on New Year’s Eve

Police guard the scene where a teenage boy was stabbed to death shortly before midnight on New Year’s Eve (31 December) at a busy viewpoint in London.

The Metropolitan Police said officers were called to Primrose Hill in Camden at 11.40pm on Sunday.

The victim, who police believe to be 16 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before midnight despite attempts at first aid by police and paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody, the Met said.

Primrose Hill is a popular spot for people watching the fireworks on New Year’s Eve and police said it was busy at the time of the incident. They urged those with information to come forward.