A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was stabbed to death just minutes before the clocks struck midnight to herald the New Year.
Cops were called at around 11.40pm last night to reports of a stabbing in Primrose Hill.
LNPA 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death late on New Year’s Eve in Primrose Hill[/caption]
LNPA police officer stands next to a police tent at the scene on Primrose Hill[/caption]
Officers administered first aid before London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance paramedics arrived.
Despite their efforts, the victim, believed to be a 16-year-old boy, succumbed to his injuries shortly before midnight.
The boy’s family have been informed, and are being supported by specialist officers.
A male has been arrested on suspicion of the boy’s murder and has been remanded in police custody.
Extensive police cordons remain in place as officers conduct forensic examinations of the scene and the surrounding area.
Officers believe the area was busy with people at the time.
The teen was killed by Primrose Hill in Camden – a popular spot for revellers to ring in the new year and watch the fireworks display over London.
If you saw what happened or have information, mobile phone footage or other material pertaining to the incident, please call 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 6649/31 Dec.
Iuli Snaps/pictureexclusive.comThe 2024 New Year celebration fireworks from a packed Primrose Hill last night[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
