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18 year old teenager murdered in Enfield

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18 year old teenager murdered in Enfield

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a teenager in Enfield.

Police were called shortly after 22:30hrs on Saturday, 13 May, to a fight involving a number of people in Hertford Road, Enfield.

Officers attended and found an 18-year-old man, (Victim 1), suffering from stab injuries.

A 19-year-old man, (Victim 2), and a 17-year-old male (Victim 3) were found nearby in Palmers Lane, also suffering from stab injuries.

All three victims were taken to hospitals in north and east London by London Ambulance Service.

Victim 1 was pronounced dead at 23:41hrs that night. Police believe they know the identity of the deceased and next of kin have been informed. Formal identification and a post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

The injuries to Victims 2 and 3 are not being treated as life-threatening.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information that may assist the investigation, should contact police via 101 or Tweet @MetCC.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at the www.crimestoppers-uk.org website.

There has been no arrest at this stage. Enquiries continue.

An incident room will open on Monday, 15 May, when a main appeal number will be issued.