Admin l Saturday, July 01, 2023
LONDON – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police have named suspect in the murder in Hammersmith and Fulham.
The are now renewing appeals for information and witnesses following the fatal stabbing of a teenager by the Grand Union towpath under Scrubs Lane.
Police were called at approximately 17:45hrs on Sunday, 25 June to reports of a male in the canal under Scrubs Lane, W10 suffering from a stab injuries.
Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene.
The male was pulled from the water. Despite the efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene at 18:09hrs.
Although formal identification is yet to take place, detectives have named him as 17-year-old Victor Lee, who was from Ealing.
His family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.
A post-mortem examination held on Wednesday, 28 June gave the cause of death as a stab wounds.
On Friday, 30 June, detectives arrested three males – aged 14, 15 and 17 years old – on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody at south London police stations.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, from the Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are continuing to provide Victor’s family with support during this traumatic time and our thoughts remain with them.
“This morning, we made three arrests as part of our investigation into Victor’s murder. However, I still need to hear from anyone who has information about what happened last Sunday.
“Were you in the area of the Grand Union Canal towpath near the Scrubs Lane bridge, or travelling on Scrubs Lane, between 17:15 and 18:15hrs? Did you see a fight, or hear anything that may assist with the investigation?
“If you were driving in the area and have a dash cam, please review your footage and contact us or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“My team will be in the vicinity of Scrubs Lane tomorrow, Sunday, 2 July as part of a proactive appeal for assistance.
