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Police launch murder hunt after 19-year-old stabbed to death in street
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Detectives launched a murder hunt today after a teenager was
stabbed to death in the street.
Passers-by dialled 999 after the 19-year-old was found collapsed in
Stoke Newington, north London, last night.
Emergency services arrived at Yoakley Road shortly before 11pm and
he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Scotland Yard said there were no reports of a disturbance and the
circumstances of the stabbing are unclear.
A spokesman said investigators from the Homicide and Serious Crime
Command will lead the inquiry.
The victim is the 12th teenager to be murdered in London this year
and the ninth to be stabbed. There were 29 teenage killings in the
capital last year.
The spokesman said that police know the man's identity and his next
of kin have been informed.
The last teenager to be killed in London was Carl Beatson Asiedu,
19, who was stabbed to death in Kennington in August.
Senior officers have made huge strides tackling violence among
young people since a slew of attacks last year.
Police figures show youth violence and murders have fallen
considerably as the Met stepped up stop and search operations to
trace those carrying knives.
Police said the teenager was stabbed after a row with two other
men, who may have used a silver car.
Detective Chief Inspector John Macdonald, who us leading the
inquiry, appealed for witnesses.
He said: "The victim was stabbed following an altercation with two
male suspects. We also know that a silver vehicle left the scene
shortly after the incident, travelling along Yoakley Road into
Church Street.
"Were you in the area at the time? Did you see or hear anything
suspicious? I urge anyone that has information that can assist this
investigation to contact us.
"We retain an open mind regards motive at this very early
stage."
A police spokesman said: "A post mortem examination is scheduled to
take place today at Poplar Mortuary. An inquest will open and
adjourn in due course."
He added that no-one has been arrested.
:: Anyone with information is urged to contact the incident room at
Barking on 020 8345 3985 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
