Boy, 15, and man, 23, are stabbed to death in Islington double murder

A double murder investigation has been launched after a teenager and a 23-year-old man were stabbed to death in north London last night. 

Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Islington just after 11.30pm. 

A boy, believed to be 15, was found with stab wounds. Despite the efforts of medical staff he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, just after midnight. 

Another victim, a 23-year-old man, had also been stabbed. He had been taken to a west London hospital, where he was also pronounced dead. 

A third victim, believed to be 28, was also found at an address in north London with a stab wound. He was taken to hospital where he remains. 

His condition is not thought to be life threatening. 

Police were called at 23:33 on Thursday, 29 June to Elthorne Road, Islington to reports of a stabbing (stock image)

Police were called at 23:33 on Thursday, 29 June to Elthorne Road, Islington to reports of a stabbing (stock image)

 Police believe a large number of people were present when the attack took place and are urging witnesses and those with information to come forward.

There have been no arrests at this early stage.

A Section 60 Order granting police additional stop and search powers has been authorised.

Police have informed the next of kin of the two victims killed in the incident. They are being supported by specially trained officers. 

Formal identification and post-mortem examinations will be conducted in due course, detectives said. 

More follows.  

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