Teenager, 17, stabbed and dumped in canal as police launch murder investigation

26 June 2023 , 17:01

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Officers and police divers at the scene in North West London on the Grand Union Canal (Image: UkNewsinPictures)

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed and dumped in canal with police now launching a murder investigation.

The teenager was pulled from the Grand Union Canal by Scrubs Lane in Harlesden, north west London, following reports of a stabbing at 5.45pm on Sunday.

Despite the efforts of paramedics he was pronounced dead at 6.10pm

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "Police were called at approximately 17:45hrs on Sunday, 25 June to reports of a male in the canal by Scrubs Lane, NW10 suffering a stab injury.

"Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene.

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Emergency services were called after reports that the man had been stabbed and then thrown into the water (UkNewsinPictures)

"A 17-year-old boy was pulled from the water. However, despite the efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene at 18:10hrs.

"His next of kin have been informed. A crime scene remains in place.

"No arrests; enquiries into the circumstances continue."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD5828/25June. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Abigail O'Leary