Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington, north London

A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in a north London street.

The Met Police, which has launched a murder investigation, said officers were called to Westbourne Road, Islington, at about 13:00 GMT.

The boy was treated by paramedics for a stab wound but died in hospital later in the afternoon. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Ch Supt Jason Stewart said “urgent inquiries” were under way and a police cordon remained in place on Atlas Mews, Westbourne Road and Arundel Square.