Boy, 17, stabbed to death in Battersea as police launch murder probe

He died from his wounds at the scene

The Met Police have appealed to the public for informtion after a teenage boy died in a stabbing earlier today (Saturday, June 20).

Officers were first called in the twilight hours, just after 4am, to Battersea’s Glycena Road, where they found the boy, aged 17, suffering from serious injuries. Paramedics did all they could but were unable to save him, and he died at the scene.

His next of kin have been told, and specialist officers are supporting them.

The surrounding roads have been closed off, with a major cordon and crime scene still in place. It’s not yet clear when this will be lifted. The Met launched a murder investigation, but there are yet to be any arrests.

DCI Brian Howie asked the public for any info it can provide in a statement.

He 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.

“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.

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