Boy, 16, fatally stabbed in Waltham Forest, London

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Image caption, The Met was called to reports of a stabbing on Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest
  • Author, Jess Warren
  • Role, 成人快手 News

A teenage boy has been fatally stabbed in north east London.

The Met was called to reports of a stabbing on Markhouse Road, Waltham Forest, at about 16:10 BST.

A 16-year-old male was found at the scene with stab injuries and died 30 minutes later.

Ch Supt Simon Crick leading North East Command said: "I am totally devastated at the loss of a young man's life on our streets.

"My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with the victim's family at this tragic time."

The boy's next of kin have been notified and a post-mortem examination is to be scheduled.

Road closures and cordons remained in place, the Met confirmed.

No arrests had been made, the force added.

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