Murder investigation launched after fatal stabbing in North London

Police confirmed a stabbing took place near St John's Wood on the 29th of December

A police cordon has been set up near Abbey Road whilst investigations continue
Author: Claire BoadPublished 30th Dec 2023

A 29-year-old ma has been stabbed to death in north-west London, according to police.

Emergency services were called the scene at around 7:30pm on Friday the 29th of December.

The victim, who has not been named, was taken to hospital, where they died later that evening.

A police cordon has been set up near Abbey Road whilst detectives continue their investigation.

No arrests have so far been made.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Rawlinson, who is leading the investigation, said: "We would like to speak to anyone who was in the area of Abbey estate on Friday night between 7pm and 8pm, who may have seen or heard something they believe could be connected to this fatal stabbing.

"Another family have been left grieving the loss of a loved one due to knife crime.

"My team of detectives are working around the clock to identify and arrest the person responsible."