Southall: Four arrested after 17-year-old fatally stabbed

Emergency services were called to Burket Close, Southall

A 17-year-old boy has died after he was stabbed in west London.

The Met Police said officers and paramedics were called to Burket Close, Southall, to reports of a fight just after midnight.

Despite "the best efforts of the emergency services" he was pronounced dead at the scene, the force said. The boy's next of kin have been informed.

Four men, aged 21, 27, 31 and 71, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A crime scene remains in place.

Det Supt Figo Forouzan said: "This is an extremely sad incident that will understandably cause concern in the community.

"I would like to reassure the community that we will carry out a thorough investigation to ensure those responsible are brought to justice."

The superintendent, who is responsible for criminal investigations in west London, added he wanted assistance from the public.

"I continue to appeal to anyone who has any information about how the events unfolded or anyone who may have captured the incident on their phone, dash cameras or doorbell footage to make contact with the police immediately," he said.

A crime scene remains in place

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