Teen stabbed to death in nighttime street fight in Westminster



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etectives have launched a murder investigation after a teenager was stabbed to death in a street fight in Westminster.

Police were called to reports of a group of young men fighting on Fernhead Road at 10pm last night.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the 19-year-old teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.

Their relatives have been informed and have the support of specialist agents. Formal identification awaits.

A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene and remains in custody at a central London police station.

It comes when murder investigations began after the deaths of two women over the weekend in the capital.

The 39-year-old woman was discovered by police called out of concerns for the well-being of the occupants of a home on Henwick Road.

Anyone who has seen what happened or has information about the Westminster incident should call the police at 101 quoting the reference 9734/31 October.

Alternatively, tweet @MetCC or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555111.

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