olice are hunting the killer of a teenage found knifed to death on the streets of north London.
Detectives rushed to reports of a knife victim found with a stab injury in Whitchurch Lane, Edgware at 1am on Friday.
Scotland Yard named the victim as Stefan Valentine Balaban who tragically died at the scene.
Despite the efforts of the emergency services, a 19-year-old man died at the scene.
Whilst formal identification is yet to take place, he has been named as Stefan Valentine Balaban.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Saturday, 29 July.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing.
DCI Neil John, who is leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts are with Stefan’s family as they come to terms with this awful news. We will do everything we can to support them and bring whoever is responsible to justice.
“I also recognise the impact this devastating incident will have on the wider community and local officers will remain in the area over the coming days to respond to any concerns you may have.
“A significant amount of work is taking place to identify any suspect and I am asking anyone who was in the area at the time the incident occurred to contact us immediately.
“I would also like to hear from any drivers who was passing through the area and have dash cam footage to come forward.”
Information can be provided to the incident room by calling 020 8358 0100. Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 334/28Jul.
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
