Teenager stabbed to death in London's first fatal knife attack of 2016 {Kinfe Crime 27}

A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death at a birthday party in east London, making him the first victim of knife crime in the capital this year.

Police believe the teenager had gone to a female friend's birthday party which was attended by more than 100 people.
It was then that what is described by police as a "confrontation" began outside the club with four male youths and the victim.

One of the males is said to have stabbed the teenager before all four ran away. Party-goers tried to save the boy and called the emergency services to the Ashton Playing Fields off Chigwell Road, Woodford, but he died later in hospital.

Police say they believe they know who the boy is but are waiting to tell his next of kin of his death before revealing his identity.

There were around 100 young people at this party and we are appealing for anyone with information or any witnesses to come forward as soon as possible.

The victim's family are naturally devastated and in shock by what has happened and we need the help of those at the party that night to progress our investigation.

– Detective Chief Inspector Ken Hughes

A post-mortem examination will take place on Monday in Walthamstow. No arrests have been made so far.

Last Updated 10/01/2016 @11:45pm

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