On Thursday, 4 August, police were called to Highbury Fields, N5, shortly before 9pm, to...

Published: 12:11 pm August 5, 2022
Updated: 7:23 am October 8, 2025
A Murder Investigation Is Under Way Following A Stabbing In Islington

On Thursday, 4 August, police were called to Highbury Fields, N5, shortly before 9pm, to reports of a stabbing.

Officers were present, as were paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS).

A male, thought to be 15 years old, was discovered with stab wounds. He was treated at the scene before being transported to the hospital, where he tragically died a short time later.

Enquiries are being conducted to notify next of kin.

A crime scene has been set up.

There have been no arrests, and an investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.

Specialist Crime homicide detectives have been notified.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC with the reference CAD 7948/4Aug. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.

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