Murder investigation after teenager fatally stabbed in Brent
It's thought a fight broke out after a birthday party in Kilburn
Last updated 16th Jul 2023
A murder investigation is underway following a stabbing in Brent.
Emergency services were called to Granville Road, NW6, at 23:22hrs on Friday, 14 July following reports of a fight in the street and a person stabbed.
Despite their efforts, a 17-year-old male died at the scene. His family has been informed.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course. Formal identification has not taken place.
Others also injured
Another male, also believed to be 17 years old, was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital. A woman, aged in her early 20s, received hospital treatment for an injury to her hand.
Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command are investigating.
On 15 July, an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has been taken into custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, said: “We believe that there was a fight following a birthday party, which would have been attended by a number of people. I would urge anyone who was there, and who has not yet spoken with officers, to please come forward. It is vital that we establish what happened.
“I would also ask that anyone who may have captured any of last night’s events on their phone to also contact officers.”
A crime scene remains in place.
Increased police presence
Chief Superintendent Dan Knowles, in charge of the North West Command Unit which polices Brent, said: "I know that the community will be shocked by this incident in which a young man has lost his life.
"We shall be working with our colleagues from Specialist Crime to ensure that this investigation proceeds as quickly and thoroughly as possible.
"Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area and I would encourage anyone with information, or concerns, to speak with them."