Teenage victim of Southall stabbing named

A 16-year-old boy killed in a stabbing in Southall has been named as Rishmeet Singh.

Rishmeet was the victim of a fatal attack in Raleigh Road, Ealing, on Wednesday, November 24.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward to assist the ongoing murder enquiry.

Formal identification is yet to take place, but Rishmeet’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Police were called to the area at 9.07pm on Wednesday, November 24, following reports of a fight between a group of people, which led to a stabbing.

Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and found Rishmeet with stab wounds. - but despite the efforts of the emergency services, he died at the scene a short time later.

There have been no arrests at this stage but enquiries are ongoing by homicide detectives, and a post-mortem is set to be carried out.

DCI James Shirley, from the Met, said: “My thoughts and those of my team are with Rishmeet’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

“I want to reassure them and the wider community that we are working around the clock to bring the person, or people, responsible for Rishmeet’s death, to justice.

“I want to take this opportunity to reiterate my appeal for anyone who was in the area around Raleigh Road just after 9pm on Wednesday and saw this incident to get in contact. You may have vital evidence that could help us progress this investigation.

“I would also ask local residents in the area, or road users who were around Raleigh Road at the time of this attack, to check any footage they may have captured on doorbell, dashboard or CCTV cameras. If you can help, please get in touch.”

While Ch Supt Sean Wilson, Ealing police chief, added: “Rishmeet’s family have been devastated by his death and my thoughts are with them.

“I know that this tragic incident will have understandably shocked the local community and our officers share that shock.

“Residents across Hounslow, Hillingdon and Ealing can expect to see an increased policing presence over the coming days and I would encourage anyone who has concerns to please speak to officers.”

A Section 35 dispersal order - which gives officers powers to direct people to leave an area - has been authorised until 2.29am on Sunday, November 28, in Southall Broadway, Southall Green, the Havelock Estate, Uxbridge town centre and Hayes town centre.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call the incident room on 0208 721 4266 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 7400/24NOV.

Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Any young people who have information about violence, firearms or knife crime, can visit Fearless where they can pass on information anonymously – your I.P address will not be traced.

Fearless is part of the Crimestoppers charity, and is also independent of the police.