Finsbury Park: Murder investigation begins after teenager stabbed

Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager was stabbed near Finsbury Park, north London on Thursday morning.

Met officers were called at 02:50 BST to reports of a man injured in Stroud Green Road, at the junction of Tollington Park.

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim has not yet been formally named but police have informed his next of kin.

A police cordon remains near Finsbury Park whilst police investigate the stabbing.

Police say there have so far been no arrests, but are appealing for information from the public.