murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was pulled out of a canal in north-west London with a stab wound.
Police were called to the Grand Union Canal by Scrubs Lane following reports of a stabbing at 5.45pm on Sunday.
A 17-year-old boy was pulled from the water. Despite the efforts of paramedics he was pronounced dead at 6.10pm
A crime scene remains in place.
His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place on Wednesday.
No arrests have been made in the murder investigation launched after the incident, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD5828/25June. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
