Boy, 16, charged with murder after teenager stabbed to death in Hillingdon

There were 30 teenagers murdered in London last year, the highest number since the Second World War.
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A boy, 16, will appear in court today charged with murder of a fellow 16-year-old in Hillingdon last week.

Police and paramedics found the victim with a stab wound at Philpot’s Farm Open Space, in Yiewsley, on Thursday evening.

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Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 8.25pm.

A special post-mortem took place on Sunday, January 2 and gave cause of death as stab injuries.

His family have been informed but formal identification awaits.

The 16-year-old will appear in Ealing Magistrates’ Court today charged with murder.

Police and paramedics found the victim with a stab wound at Philpot’s Farm Open Space, in Yiewsley, on Thursday evening. Credit: GooglePolice and paramedics found the victim with a stab wound at Philpot’s Farm Open Space, in Yiewsley, on Thursday evening. Credit: Google
Police and paramedics found the victim with a stab wound at Philpot’s Farm Open Space, in Yiewsley, on Thursday evening. Credit: Google

Record number of teens murdered in 2021

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“Senseless violence has once again resulted in the loss of two young men with their lives in front of them and my thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families, friends and communities at this awful time.

“I continue to remain in close contact with the Met Police who are doing everything possible to bring those responsible for these killings to justice.

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“Anyone with information should contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously.

“There is absolutely no honour in staying silent.

“Since before the pandemic, the level of knife crime and youth violence in London has been decreasing meaning fewer violent attacks, fewer victims in hospital and fewer young offenders.

“Sadly, due to the increasing ferocity of the attacks, this hasn’t yet translated to fewer teenage homicides.

“I refuse to accept that the loss of young lives is inevitable and will continue to be relentless in taking the bold action needed to put an end to violence in our city.”

Another murder investigation in Yiewsley

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Today, police opened another murder investigation in Yiewsley, West Drayton, after a man in his 40s was found with stab wounds.

He was found on the High Street at 0.12am and paramedics treated him, but tragically he died half an hour later.

A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

Scotland Yard said there have been no arrests yet, and a crime scene is in place with some local road closures.

At this early stage, anyone who has information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC, giving the reference 0063/04JAN.