Another teen stabbed to death in London - prompting murder investigation

Another teenager has been stabbed to death in London.

A boy, believed to be around 17, was found fatally stabbed in west London after police were called to reports of a fight.

The victim was discovered with stab injuries outside a block of flats on Union Lane, Isleworth, at around 10.35pm on Friday.

Officers carried out first aid and paramedics were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead a short time later.

Scotland Yard have launched a murder investigation.

The incident is the latest instance of knife crime in the capital.

Official figures have revealed that the number of criminals caught with knives or dangerous weapons has hit its highest level in nearly a decade.

Last year more than 21,000 offences of possessing or making threats with blades or offensive weapons resulted in a conviction or caution in England and Wales.

One in five of the culprits was aged under 18.

Anyone with information to contact officers on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.