Clerkenwell stabbing: 16-year-old boy dies in fatal knife attack

A 16-year-old boy has died after being stabbed in a central London street.

Police were alerted to reports of a knifing in Seward Street, Clerkenwell around 10.30pm on Tuesday.

Officers attended with paramedics from London Ambulance Service and found two males, both 16, suffering stab wounds.

Despite the efforts of the emergency services, one teenager died at the scene.

His next of kin were notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

The other boy was taken to hospital where his injuries were assessed as non-life threatening and non-life changing.

An investigation is under way led by homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

A crime scene remains in place and there have been no arrests.

Det Ch Insp Kate Kieran, who is leading the investigation, said: “A 16-year-old boy with his whole life ahead of him has been killed as a result of senseless violence.

“Our thoughts are with his family as they come to terms with this terrible loss. We will do all we can to support them.

“As we work to piece together what happened in Seward Street last night, I appeal to any members of the public who were in the area, who saw or heard anything unusual or who have any information at all about what took place, to come forward.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was driving nearby, particularly along either Seward Street or Central Street, to check any dash cam footage that might have captured the incident or other significant activity.

“We know there were also members of the public who came to the aid of both boys after they were assaulted. Some did not provide their details to officers at the scene but we would very much like to speak to them.”

Anyone with information is urged to call 101, with the reference 7708/21DEC.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.