Teenage boy, 17, is stabbed to death in south-west London

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A 17-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday in south-west London, as police launched a murder probe. Officers were called to a 'potential altercation' on Glycena Road, Battersea, the Metropolitan Police said, at around 4.20am.Paramedics and an air ambulance also rushed to the scene where they found the 17-year-old seriously injured.He was later pronounced dead at the scene.The teenager's next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, Scotland Yard said.Police have launched a murder investigation and officers are in the surrounding area, with a large crime scene still in place and surrounding roads closed, the force said on Saturday afternoon.No-one has been arrested so far.Officers are appealing for witnesses and in particular want to speak to anyone who saw a group of males running in Lavender Hill between 4am and 5am on Saturday. Police have launched a murder investigation after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday in Glycena Road, Battersea, south-west LondonDetective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, senior investigating officer for the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: 'Our inquiries 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 4am and 5am, specifically Glycena Road, Acanthus Road or Pountney Road, and witnessed a group of males running, please come forward.'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 is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 1567/20JUN26, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.