Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old boy was killed in a suspected stabbing in south-west London.
Jamal Coombes died in Battersea, south-west London, in the early hours of Saturday.
A boy and a girl, both aged 15, were arrested on Saturday and a 14-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said. They all remain in custody.
Officers were called to Glycena Road, Battersea, at 4:20 am and found Jamal seriously injured.
The London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended but despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police believe there was an altercation prior to the assault and they have appealed for information from anyone who “witnessed a group of men running” to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, the senior investigating officer leading the inquiry for the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Our thoughts remain firmly with Jamal’s loved ones following his tragic death.
He added: “I understand the impact this incident has had on the local community. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to speak with one of our officers on patrol in the area this week. As our inquiries continue, I am appealing directly to the public. We believe that there was an altercation prior to the assault.”
He said detectives are looking for anyone who was in the Lavender Hill area between 3:30 am and 5 am in Glycena Road, Acanthus Road or Pountney Road, and “witnessed a group of men running”.
He added: “Any information, no matter how minor it may seem, could prove crucial. CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage may provide vital evidence. I would also urge members of the public not to assume that information has already been shared, any detail could be of significant importance to the investigation.”
Anyone with information or footage can contact police on 101, quoting CAD 1567/20JUN26.
They can also provide information via the police public portal or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
