Teen killed in Wembley stabbing outside council HQ, boy 15 arrested

A 17-year-old believed to be David Wynter was fatally stabbed at Brent Civic Centre in Wembley. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Fatal stabbing at Brent Civic Centre leaves teen dead, suspect in custody

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was fatally stabbed outside Brent Civic Centre in Wembley, the Metropolitan Police confirmed on Wednesday, according to Daily Express.

Officers were called to Engineers Way at around 2.30pm on Tuesday following reports of a stabbing. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service attended alongside police, but the victim — a teenager — was pronounced dead at the scene from stab wounds.

While formal identification has not yet taken place, the Met said the teen is believed to be David Wynter, 17. His next-of-kin are being supported by specially trained officers.

The 15-year-old suspect was arrested on 25 August and remains in police custody.

A Section 60 order — granting officers the power to stop and search individuals without the usual requirement of reasonable suspicion — has been authorised across several wards in the London Borough of Brent. The order covers Wembley Park, Barnhill, Tokyngton, Stonebridge, Roundwood, Dollis Hill, Willesden and Welsh Harp, and runs from 3pm on Wednesday until 3.30am on Thursday.

Superintendent Chris Clarke, lead for emergency response policing in the area, said: "This was a tragic incident, and we are aware of the significant concern the stabbing has caused in the local community. A police presence remains in and around the crime scene."

Clarke added: "We would like to reiterate that officers do not believe there is any wider risk to the community."

Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting reference 4032/25AUG. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

Source: Daily Express