A teenage boy has died after being fatally stabbed and crashing a motorbike in north London.
Police were called to the scene by paramedics after a teenager, named as Deonte Mowatt-Slater, collided with a lamppost in Beechcroft Way, Islington while riding a motorbike.
While treating him, the teenager was found with a serious knife wound, and died from his injuries at the scene despite efforts to save him.
A murder investigation has since been opened and and enquiries are ongoing. No arrests have yet been made.
Mowatt-Slater’s family are being supported by specialist officers and a post-mortem examination will take place, police confirmed.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John said: ‘We are in the very early stages of our investigation. At this point it is unclear exactly where Deonte was when he suffered his injury. He was found injured on Courtauld Road along with his motorcycle.
‘We are working hard to establish the sequence of events that led to this tragic loss of a young life.
‘I am keen to hear from anyone who witnessed, or has footage of, any part of this incident.
‘A number of crime scenes remain in place while we continue with our enquiries, and I would like to thank local residents in advance for their patience.
‘Today a family has received the worst possible news – if you have information about this incident please do the right thing and get in touch.’
A number of crime scenes are in place throughout the area, including Courtauld Road where is it believed an altercation took place, and Sussex Road.
