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Oxford Street stabbing: Three arrested after teen killed | Oxford Street stabbing: Three arrested after teen killed |
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A teenager has died after being stabbed in London's West End. | A teenager has died after being stabbed in London's West End. |
The male, who was aged in his late teens, died after the attack on Market Place near to Oxford Street at about 17.30 BST. | |
Police found him suffering from a stab injury, and he was taken to a central London hospital where he was pronounced dead at 19.30. | Police found him suffering from a stab injury, and he was taken to a central London hospital where he was pronounced dead at 19.30. |
Three males have been arrested in connection with the inquiry and the Met Police is appealing for witnesses. | Three males have been arrested in connection with the inquiry and the Met Police is appealing for witnesses. |
The teenager's next of kin have been informed, but he has yet to be formally identified. | The teenager's next of kin have been informed, but he has yet to be formally identified. |
London Mayor Sadiq Khan described it as a "tragic death" and "another senseless loss of life". | London Mayor Sadiq Khan described it as a "tragic death" and "another senseless loss of life". |
"My heart goes out to his family and friends," he added. | "My heart goes out to his family and friends," he added. |