Rishmeet Singh: Murder arrest over 16-year-old's stabbing

Rishmeet Singh's family have been left "devastated" by his death, police said

A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in west London.

The Met Police said the 19-year-old was detained earlier and remains in custody.

Rishmeet Singh was attacked with a knife in Raleigh Road, Southall, just after 21:00 GMT on 24 November and died at the scene.

A murder investigation was launched following reports of a stabbing during a fight involving a group of people.

Emergency services found Rishmeet with knife wounds and, despite the efforts of paramedics, he died shortly afterwards.

Det Ch Insp James Shirley, who is leading the Met's investigation, said: "My thoughts continue to be with Rishmeet's family and friends following this development in our investigation.

"While one man remains in custody, we still need anyone who has any information about the events that led up to Rishmeet's death to come forward and speak to us."

Rishmeet is the 28th teenager to be killed in London this year. The most recorded in one year was 29 in 2008.