Three teenage boys have been charged with murder after the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old.
Victor Lee, from Ealing, was found in a canal under Scrubs Lane in Ladbroke Grove with stab wounds on Sunday (June 25).
Officers from Met Police were called at 5:45pm following which Victor’s body was pulled from the water.
London Ambulance Service attended the scene and despite their best efforts, Victor was declared dead at 6:09pm.
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A post-mortem exhibition on Wednesday concluded that he succumbed to his knife injuries.
Three men- aged 14,15 and 17- have been charged with robbery, in addition to Victor’s alleged murder.
A spokesperson for Met Police said they will appear in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 3 July.
The police have urged anyone with information about the incident to call them on 101 quoting reference CAD 5828/25Jun.
Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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