Police have released images of a major cordon in Battersea after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in the early hours of Saturday, June 20. The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder inquiry following the incident on Glycena Road at around 4.20am.
Scene and investigation
Emergency services attended the scene, where the teenager was pronounced dead. A large crime scene remains in place, with surrounding roads closed. No arrests have been made so far. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, leading the investigation, said: “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.”
Appeal for information
Howie added: “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.”
Police are urging anyone with information or footage to contact them on 101, quoting CAD 1567/20JUN26. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
