A man in his 30s has been arrested after a teenager died following a horrific double stabbing at a residential address causing the police to launch a murder probe
A teenager has died after an alleged double stabbing on a residential road in London.
Two men were found at the scene in Hammersmith with stab wounds on Sunday, March 15 at 6.58pm, with one now arrested on suspicion of murder.
Officers were called to the residential address in Lena Gardens where an 18-year-old died at the scene.
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The other injured man, in his 30s, was taken to hospital where he was later arrested.
Metropolitan Police said that he is in a stable condition and will be taken to custody once he is discharged.
It is believed the suspect and victim were known to each other, and police are treating it as an isolated incident.
Superintendent Pali Grewal, who leads neighbourhood policing in Hammersmith and Fulham, said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s loved ones as they come to terms with the tragic events of Sunday evening.
“We understand this will be distressing news for those living locally. A crime scene remains in place at Lena Gardens and residents can expect to see increased police patrols in the area. I encourage anyone to approach our officers if you have any concerns or questions.”
A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 17.
