Authorities have named a 15-year-old boy who succumbed to stab wounds following an incident in Islington earlier this week as Adam John Henry.
It marks the second such loss of a young life in the borough just before Christmas in as many years, prompting heightened community support and police patrols.
It marks the second such loss of a young life in the borough just before Christmas in as many years, prompting heightened community support and police patrols.
Metropolitan Police officers were dispatched to Westbourne Road in Islington at 13:02 on Tuesday 09 December, after reports of a stabbing.
Responding alongside the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance, emergency personnel provided immediate treatment for Adam's injuries at the scene.
Despite exhaustive efforts, he was pronounced dead later in a local Medical Facility.
Responding alongside the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance, emergency personnel provided immediate treatment for Adam's injuries at the scene.
Despite exhaustive efforts, he was pronounced dead later in a local Medical Facility.
Adam's family, who are receiving support from specialist officers, released a poignant statement mourning their loss.
Their statement, said:
"Our beautiful son, Adam, was cruelly taken away from us on Tuesday afternoon, he was a loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend and we will never recover from the loss and not having him in our lives.
"He had many interests and was always there with a smile and cheeky sense of humour. He was good natured and loyal. While only 15 years old, the beautiful memories we have of him can never be forgotten.
"We ask for privacy as a family so we can grieve and try to process this senseless tragedy together.
"We also request that as this is an active homicide investigation and a broken-hearted family and community, that you refrain from speculation and allow the police to do their job."
Their statement, said:
"Our beautiful son, Adam, was cruelly taken away from us on Tuesday afternoon, he was a loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend and we will never recover from the loss and not having him in our lives.
"He had many interests and was always there with a smile and cheeky sense of humour. He was good natured and loyal. While only 15 years old, the beautiful memories we have of him can never be forgotten.
"We ask for privacy as a family so we can grieve and try to process this senseless tragedy together.
"We also request that as this is an active homicide investigation and a broken-hearted family and community, that you refrain from speculation and allow the police to do their job."
Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart, responsible for policing in Islington, extended condolences on behalf of the force.
Chief Superintendent Stewart, said:
"Our thoughts remain with Adam's family and loved ones and anyone in the local community who has been affected by Adam's tragic death.
"This is the second time Islington has lost a young person just before Christmas in the last two years – we know the impact on the community is profound.
"Additional police patrols are being deployed across the local area and at key times when children are travelling to and from school. Youth workers deployed by our partners at Islington council will also be on hand in the area to speak with local young people and offer support. We hope this goes some way to reassuring parents, who are understandably worried for their children's safety.
"We encourage anyone with concerns or questions to approach officers at any time.
"A crime scene remains in place across the estate today and into tomorrow while forensic work continues.
"Our team of detectives and forensic specialists are working at pace to establish the events which led to Adam's murder. We'd ask any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to please contact us as soon as possible."
Chief Superintendent Stewart, said:
"Our thoughts remain with Adam's family and loved ones and anyone in the local community who has been affected by Adam's tragic death.
"This is the second time Islington has lost a young person just before Christmas in the last two years – we know the impact on the community is profound.
"Additional police patrols are being deployed across the local area and at key times when children are travelling to and from school. Youth workers deployed by our partners at Islington council will also be on hand in the area to speak with local young people and offer support. We hope this goes some way to reassuring parents, who are understandably worried for their children's safety.
"We encourage anyone with concerns or questions to approach officers at any time.
"A crime scene remains in place across the estate today and into tomorrow while forensic work continues.
"Our team of detectives and forensic specialists are working at pace to establish the events which led to Adam's murder. We'd ask any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to please contact us as soon as possible."
The investigation remains active, with a crime scene still secured for forensic examination.
Individuals with information are urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 3568/09DEC, or to provide information - anonymously - via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
Individuals with information are urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 3568/09DEC, or to provide information - anonymously - via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.
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