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Man, 21, stabbed to death at popular UK viewpoint as police launch murder probe | UK | News

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance at the viewpoint at 6.41pm on Tuesday, April 7.

Paramedic crews, including an advanced paramedic practitioner, incident response officers and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene.

A 21-year-old man was treated for stab wounds, however, despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second man, believed to be in his 20s, was found by officers nearby on Regent’s Park Road, also suffering stab wounds, reports <a href= »https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/murder-investigation-launched-after-man-33730387″>MyLondon</a>.

He was rushed to a major trauma centre by paramedics and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

No arrests have been made at this stage and a crime scene remains in place, police confirmed.

Superintendent Matt Cox said: « This is an utterly tragic incident and our thoughts remain with the man’s family and loved ones.

« I would like to reassure the local community that the investigation is unfolding at pace and an increased police presence will remain in the area while we carry out enquiries.

« I would appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information that could help my officers to come forward. »

Anyone with information that may assist police is urged to ring 101, quoting CAD 6448/07Apr or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: « We were called at 6.41pm (7 April) to reports of an incident in Primrose Hill.

« We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic practitioner, incident response officers, and we deployed crews from London’s Air Ambulance.

« Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. A further patient was taken to a major trauma centre. »


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