Boy, 17, stabbed to death near school as police hunt attacker

11 April 2023 , 06:57

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Longshaw Road in Chingford cordoned off after a teenager was stabbed to death (Image: UkNewsinPictures)

A teenage boy has died after being stabbed near a school in East London.

The 17-year-old was attacked on Longshaw Road in Chingford, around 9pm last night.

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance rushed to the scene but the teen was pronounced dead before he could be taken to hospital.

His next of kin have been have been informed and a murder investigation has been launched by the Met.

No arrests have been made, meaning the culprit remains at large.

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The road where the attack took place runs alongside Longshaw Primary School between Withy Mead and Connington Crescent, not far from Hatch Lane.

Police have launched a murder investigation (UkNewsinPictures)

Any witnesses are asked to tweet @MetCC or call 101 quoting CAD 6358/10Apr.

To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Ryan Merrifield