Murder probe as boy knifed to death

A boy, believed to be 16, has died after being stabbed in central London, Scotland Yard has said. Police were called to the Lupus Street area of Pimlico shortly before 7pm on Sunday to reports that a youth had been stabbed. The boy was found by ambulance staff and taken to a south London hospital where he died a few hours later. A murder investigation has now been launched by police. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said there have been no arrests. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT He said: "A murder inquiry is now under way and an incident room will open in due course under detectives from the Specialist Crime and Operations Directorate. "We must retain an open mind re the circumstances of the incident and any motive at this early stage." Anyone with any information can call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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