A 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-olds — a boy and a girl — have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old was stabbed to death on a south London street.
Police were called to Battersea just before 4.30am yesterday to reports of a stabbing. Emergency services, including London’s Air Ambulance, found 17-year-old Jamal Coombes with serious injuries. Despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
“A 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-olds arrested after Jamal Coombes, 17, stabbed dead in Battersea.”
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, the senior investigating officer from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Our thoughts remain firmly with Jamal’s loved ones following his tragic death. I understand the impact this incident has had on the local community. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to speak with one of our officers on patrol in the area this week.”
The three teenagers remain in custody, the Met Police confirmed. Officers are appealing for witnesses, particularly anyone who saw a group of males running in Lavender Hill between 4am and 5am on Saturday morning — specifically on Glycena Road, Acanthus Road or Pountney Road.
DCI Howie added: “Any information, no matter how minor it may seem, could prove crucial. CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage may provide vital evidence. I would also urge members of the public not to assume that information has already been shared, any detail could be of significant importance to the investigation.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 1567/20JUN26. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.