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Teenager arrested after 18-year-old stabbed to death in Enfield

Emergency services were called to the scene in Ayley Croft, Enfield, at 6.10pm on Monday.

Isobel Frodsham
Monday 07 February 2022 21:37 GMT
Police were called to the scene in Ayley Croft in Enfield (Peter Byrne/PA)
Police were called to the scene in Ayley Croft in Enfield (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an 18-year-old was stabbed to death in north London.

Emergency services were called to the scene in Ayley Croft, Enfield at 6.10pm on Monday to reports of a stabbing, the Metropolitan Police said.

A man, who detectives believe was 18 years old, was found with stab wounds.

Despite efforts from the emergency services, he died at the scene.

His next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.

A crime scene has been put in place.

A teenage boy, whose age has currently not been confirmed by police, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.

He has been taken into custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 5753/07Feb.

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