Man, 20, stabbed to death in Edmonton ‘after baseball bat fight’ becomes 81st murder victim in ‘Lawless London’ this year
The 20-year-old victim was stabbed on an estate in Edmonton, North London, this evening
A MAN has been stabbed to death after a baseball bat fight in London.
The 20-year-old victim was knifed on an estate in Edmonton, North London, this evening.
Officers were called to Cavendish Road in Edmonton on Wednesday at around 6.30pm to reports of a fight between men armed with baseball bats.
A 20-year-old was found at the scene with stab wounds and was later pronounced dead, with the total number of murder investigations launched in London this year reaching at least 81.
The arrested boy, aged 16, has been taken to hospital for treatment and will be questioned later, Scotland Yard said.
"At this early stage officers retain an open mind as to motive," a force spokesman said.
Crime scenes remained open in nearby Brettenham Road and Cameron Close and officers have informed the man's next of kin, he added.
Anyone with information should contact 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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