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Islington Stabbing Death: Adam John Henry, 15, Named as Victim
Police have launched urgent enquiries following the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old, with over £2,500 raised in an hour to support the victim's family, authorities said.
- Police say the victim, identified as Adam John Henry, was stabbed on Westbourne Road, Islington at 1.02pm on December 9 and died later that afternoon in hospital.
- The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder probe, with detectives and forensic specialists working at pace and officers establishing cordons and a forensics tent around Atlas Mews, Westbourne Road and Arundel Square.
- Fundraisers have quickly raised more than £7,500 on GoFundMe and over £2,500 in an hour, while tributes included flowers and nicknames 'AZ' and 'LLAZ'.
- The boy's next-of-kin have been informed and supported by specialist officers, the Metropolitan Police said, urging witnesses to call 101 quoting ref CAD 3568/09DEC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Residents said rising gang activity and a previous nearby murder years ago have increased fear, while Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart said police thoughts remain with the family and Islington community in the run-up to Christmas.
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Boy, 15, stabbed to death in Islington as devastated family pay tribute
Adam John Henry died after being stabbed on Westbourne Road in north London on Tuesday afternoon
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London News: Boy, 15, Stabbed to Death in Broad Daylight in Islington.
A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed on a busy Islington street on Tuesday, 9 December. Police and London’s air ambulance rushed to Westbourne Road at 13:02 after receiving reports of a stabbing. The teenager was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital, but tragically died later that afternoon.
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