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A teenage boy was stabbed to death just minutes before midnight in front of hundreds of people celebrating New Year’s Eve on Primrose Hill.
The boy, aged 16, was fatally wounded at the popular viewing point for fireworks across central London at 11.40pm. A murder investigation has now been launched after he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before midnight.
Video from the scene shows police cars driving through crowds of revellers, some with children on their shoulders, as officers tried to reach the fatally wounded boy.
Police officers performed first aid on the teenager before London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance paramedics arrived.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said the boy’s family have been informed of his death and are being supported by specialist officers.
Metropolitan Police have appealed for witnesses with detectives believing the London hotspot was busy with people gathering to see in the New Year.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene shortly before midnight
(PA)
Extensive police cordons remain in place as officers conduct forensic examinations of the scene and the surrounding area.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into police custody.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan posted on X: “It’s an utter tragedy when a young person loses their life to senseless violence.”
Sir Keir Starmer posted an appeal for witnesses on X, adding: “My heart goes out to the family and friends of the teenager killed on Primrose Hill last night.”
Primrose Hill in London is a popular spot for people watching the New Year’s Eve fireworks and police said it was ‘busy’ at the time of the stabbing (Victoria Jones/PA)
(PA Wire)
Officers believe the area was busy with people at the time. If you saw what happened or have information, mobile phone footage or other material that can help us, please call 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 6649/31 Dec.
To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.
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