Fatal stabbing in Larkhall Park - local councillor statement

A murder inquiry has begun after a fifteen year old boy was killed and another teenager was injured in a stabbing in Larkhall park, Lambeth.

One of the boys was already dead by the time emergency crews arrived at Larkhall Park, in Lambeth, at about 8.30pm on Monday evening. The second victim is currently being treated in hospital, where his condition is described as stable.

Four men were arrested in connection with the attack, which appears to have been between rival gangs and involved dogs.

Local residents have told officers they had heard what sounded like a fight in the park at about the time of the stabbings.

Most of Larkhall Park has been sealed off following the incident, and a 100-metre stretch of Wandsworth Road was closed to traffic.

Larkhall ward Councillor Pete Robbins said: "We are appalled and saddened to learn of this terrible incident, in which a 15 year old boy has been killed, and another young boy seriously injured. As Labour councillors we work very closely with the local police team to make Stockwell and North Clapham a safe place to live, which makes this all the more shocking for local people. The vast majority of young people in my ward are hard working and stay clear of trouble, and it is important that they are kept safe and not associated with this mindless violence. We would ask anyone who knows anything about this incident to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

If you would like to get in touch with Cllr Robbins you can contact him at probbins@lambeth.gov.uk