Three teenagers aged 14, 15 and 17 are charged with murder after boy, 17, is found dead in West London canal with fatal stab wounds
- Victor Lee, from Ealing, was pronounced dead in West London last Sunday
- Three boys were charged today and are due to appear in court on Monday
Three teenagers have been charged with murder after a 17-year-old boy was found dead in a canal in west London.
Victor Lee, from Ealing, was found in the water under Scrubs Lane, near Willesden Junction, at around 5.45pm last Sunday.
He was pulled from the canal but, despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead at the scene at 6.09pm.
A post-mortem examination on Wednesday concluded he died from stab injuries.
Three boys – aged 14, 15 and 17 – were charged with murder and robbery today. They will appear in custody at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Victor Lee, from Ealing, was pronounced dead after being removed from the water under Scrubs Lane just after 6pm last Sunday
Police divers in the canal under Scrubs Lane in west London, following the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Victor Lee
The 17-year-old’s family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers, the Met Police said.
Police divers and forensic investigators were pictured at the scene earlier this week.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, from the Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘We are continuing to provide Victor’s family with support during this traumatic time and our thoughts remain with them.
‘This morning, we made three arrests as part of our investigation into Victor’s murder.
‘However, I still need to hear from anyone who has information about what happened last Sunday.
Last night, detectives arrested three boys – aged 14, 15 and 17 – on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody at south London police stations
The crime scene at the Grand Union Canal, showing the forensic tent and medical paraphernalia
‘Were you in the area of the Grand Union Canal towpath near the Scrubs Lane bridge, or travelling on Scrubs Lane, between 17:15 and 18:15hrs?
‘Did you see a fight, or hear anything that may assist with the investigation?
‘If you were driving in the area and have a dash cam, please review your footage and contact us or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
‘My team will be in the vicinity of Scrubs Lane tomorrow, Sunday, 2 July as part of a proactive appeal for information.’
Information can be provided to police via 101 quoting reference CAD 5828/25Jun.
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