A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in north London last night
Three teenagers have been arrested after a fatal stabbing in north London on Tuesday evening.
Police and paramedics were dispatched to reports of an assault Caledonian Road, Islington around 7pm at the junction with Tilloch Street.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Section 60 stop and search order –Â which allows police to search anyone in a given area –Â was put in place covering parts of Islington, Bloomsbury, Clerkenwell and Finsbury Park until 3am on Wednesday.
Three teenagers were arrested on suspicion of murder, two males aged 16 and 17 near to the scene and later an 18-year-old man at a residential address in Islington.
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Scotland Yard spokesperson said: “Although we await formal identification officers are confident they know the identity of the deceased. Next of kin have been informed.
“A post-mortem examination and formal identification will be arranged in due course.
“Detectives from the central north command unit are investigating alongside colleagues from the homicide and major crime command.
“Two males were arrested near to the scene and taken into custody at separate north London police stations.
“Following initial enquiries a third male was arrested. He also remains in custody at this time.
Any witnesses, or anyone with information, is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference 6320/jan29. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
