A teenager stabbed to death near student halls in Wembley has been named as a 19-year-old from south London.

Brent & Kilburn Times: Police at the scene in Wembley (Pic: Sam Corbishley)Police at the scene in Wembley (Pic: Sam Corbishley) (Image: Archant)

Djodjo Nsaka died after he was attacked near Middlesex University student halls in Fulton Road, on Friday shortly before 1.15am.

He was a business studies student from Streatham who was studying at Middlesex University.

Another man, aged 20, was treated for minor injuries.

Mr Nsaka is believed to be the first teenager to be murdered in the capital this year.

A spokesman for Middlesex University, said: “We are fully cooperating with all relevant authorities on this matter.

“The University and Unite, who run the halls, are providing support for all staff and students affected.”

Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command are leading the investigation and enquiries are ongoing.

A 20-year-old who was arrested on Friday morning has since been released with no further action.

Anyone with information should call police on 101, tweet @MetCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.