15/03/2007

Teenager stabbed to death in west London

A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death during a disturbance in Hammersmith, west London.

The teenager, who has not been formally identified, was found in Hammersmith Grove on Wednesday around 5:15pm. He was taken to hospital, but died later.

The area where the incident took place has been cordoned off.

Five male teenagers were arrested in connection with the stabbing and are being questioned by police. According to reports on Thursday afternoon, two more boys were also arrested.

Eyewitnesses have reported seeing the teenager being chased by a gang before the stabbing. Detective Chief Inspector Tony Nash said: "We know there would have been a lot of people in the area at the time of the murder. I would urge anyone who saw what happened or who has any other information about those responsible to come forward to police."

(KMcA/SP)

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