NewsUK NewsCrimeLondon Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene in Battersea - this is a breaking story16:40, 20 Jun 2026Updated 16:51, 20 Jun 2026A 17-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in London as police have launched a murder investigation.‌Officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Glycena Road, Battersea, at around 4.20am on Saturday, June 20.‌The 17-year-old was found by paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance with serious injuries and, despite their best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.‌His next-of-kin have been informed and a large crime scene remains in place, with surrounding roads closed, Met Police said.Officers remain in the area to continue their enquiries in their murder investigation but no arrests have been made yet.‌Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie said: "Our enquiries are progressing intensively, and our thoughts remain firmly with the victim’s family at this extremely difficult time."I understand this incident will cause significant concern within the community. There is a continued and highly visible police presence in the area, and I would encourage anyone with concerns to approach officers at the scene."This is a critical stage of the investigation and I am appealing directly to the public: if you were in the Lavender Hill area between 04:00hrs and 05:00hrs, specifically Glycena Road, Acanthus Road or Pountney Road, and witnessed a group of males running, please come forward.Article continues below"Any information, no matter how minor it may seem, could prove crucial. CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage may provide vital evidence."I would also urge members of the public not to assume that information has already been shared, any detail could be of significant importance to the investigation."Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 1567/20JUN26. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Breaking NewsCrime