Three teens arrested over boy's fatal stabbing

A girl and two boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the stabbing of a teenager in Battersea, south-west London.

Jamal Coombes, 17, was found with stab wounds at about 04:20 BST on Saturday following reports of an altercation. He died at the scene.

A boy and a girl, both aged 15, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday, and a 14-year-old boy was detained on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said.

They all reman in custody and detectives continue to appeal for witnesses.

Police officers, paramedics and the London Air Ambulance were called to reports of a stabbing at Glycena Road near Lavender Hill and found Jamal nearby.

He received medical treatment, but he was pronounced dead. His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers, the Met said.

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