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Alfie Stone is London's 13th teenage stab death victim this year | |
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An 18-year-old man has died in hospital after being attacked near a west London Underground station. | An 18-year-old man has died in hospital after being attacked near a west London Underground station. |
Alfie Stone is the thirteenth teenager to be fatally stabbed in the capital this year. | |
Mr Stone, from north-west London, was wounded near West Ruislip station during Monday's evening rush period. | |
A 27-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the attack has been released on bail until December, pending further inquiries. | |
More on this story and other news from London | More on this story and other news from London |
The Metropolitan Police said a post-mortem examination revealed Mr Stone died from a stab wound to his chest. | |
In a statement, the force said although they were still awaiting formal identification officers were "satisfied the deceased is Alfie Stone" and his next of kin had been informed. | |
At the Home Affairs Select Committee earlier, Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said there had been 15 teenage murders in total so far this year, the highest number since 2010. | At the Home Affairs Select Committee earlier, Met Commissioner Sir Bernard Hogan-Howe said there had been 15 teenage murders in total so far this year, the highest number since 2010. |
He said "gang warfare" was often the reason. | He said "gang warfare" was often the reason. |
High Road remained closed in both directions between West Ruislip Tube Station and Aylsham Drive until about 16:00 GMT. | High Road remained closed in both directions between West Ruislip Tube Station and Aylsham Drive until about 16:00 GMT. |