Notting Hill: Teenager stabbed to death 'after being chased by youths on bikes'

Police and paramedics at the scene in Notting Hill
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A teenage boy was stabbed to death in one of London’s most popular tourist areas after being chased by a group of youths on bikes.

The 16-year-old was knifed at around 8.45pm last night in Portobello Road in Notting Hill and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses said he was stabbed in the street close to Westbourne Grove just yards from the Portobello Arts Club.

He collapsed two doors down from the unit which housed the Travel Book Company in Hugh Grant film Notting Hill.

A fight is said to have broken out on a nearby estate before he was chased into the busy road where he was attacked in front of horrified locals and tourists.

One witness said the youth had been knifed in the neck.

Drinkers from the Portobello Star pub rushed to try and help the teenager before police and then paramedics tried in vain to save him.

Police have launched a murder inquiry. He is the fourth teenager to be killed in London this year.

Witness Mark Gettleson heard the cries of staff at the pub as they tried to help the teenager as he staggered down the busy road.

He eventually collapsed outside upmarket cheese shop La Cave a Fromage opposite the “World Famous Portobello Market” sign.

Mr Gettleson said: “People saw him fall down and try to get to his feet again.

“Police and paramedics tried to resuscitate him for a long time, they did everything they could.

“This will shake people around here to the core.

"It’s absolutely tragic another young man has died on our streets.

A neighbour in Portobello Road said his home has been turned into a murder scene after the “senseless” stabbing.

He said: “There were lots of kids gathering around the area on bikes before it happened. Police said the youngsters chased him on their bikes.

“There was fight on a nearby estate where it all began apparently.

“There’s definitely been a surge in gang trouble around here.

“It’s a sad, endemic problem in this part of London. Another teen has lost his life for no good reason."

London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance attended.

A Met Police spokesman said: “Police were called at approximately 8.45pm on Sunday, 3 July, to Portobello Road, by London Ambulance Service to reports of a male being stabbed.

“Officers attended the scene and immediately implemented first aid and CPR to an injured male.

“London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance arrived shortly after. The victim - a 16-year-old boy - was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Next of kin are aware. A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.

“Officers from the Homicide and Major Crime Command investigate.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries continue."

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