Teenager stabbed to death in Brent birthday party fight, as murder arrested made

The street where a teen was stabbed to death after a birthday party. Credit: PA

A teenager has been stabbed to death in a street fight in front of party-goers in north-west London on Friday night.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was taken into custody on Saturday.

Police launched a murder investigation after a 17-year-old was killed in Granville Road, Brent, at around 11.30pm on Friday following a busy birthday party.

Another male, also believed to be 17, was taken to hospital, as was a woman in her early 20s, who suffered a hand injury.

Forensic officers were at the scene of the incident in north-west London where a teenager was stabbed to death on Saturday, July 15.

A large police presence was in the area of Granville Road, with the whole road cordoned off on Saturday afternoon.

Officers could be seen carrying out investigations outside an apartment block situated near a primary school.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, of the Metropolitan Police said: “We believe that there was a fight following a birthday party, which would have been attended by a number of people.

“I would urge anyone who was there, and who has not yet spoken with officers, to please come forward. It is vital that we establish what happened.

“I would also ask that anyone who may have captured any of last night’s events on their phone to also contact officers.”

The teenager’s family has been informed.

Chief Superintendent Dan Knowles said: “I know that the community will be shocked by this incident in which a young man has lost his life.

“We shall be working with our colleagues from Specialist Crime to ensure that this investigation proceeds as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

“Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone with information, or concerns, to speak with them.”

Officers remain at the scene and the area is still cordoned off.

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