On Tuesday 9 December 2025, a 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on Atlas Mews, part of the Westbourne Estate in Islington, north London.

Emergency services, including Metropolitan Police officers, London Ambulance Service paramedics, and the London Fire Brigade, attended the scene.
Despite medical intervention, the boy later died in hospital.

A large police cordon remains in place across the estate, with forensic teams working at the scene. The victim’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

On Tuesday 9 December 2025, a 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on Atlas Mews, part of the Westbourne Estate in Islington, north London. Emergency services, including Metropolitan Police officers, London Ambulance Service paramedics, and the London Fire Brigade, attended the scene. Despite medical intervention, the boy later died in hospital.
A large police cordon remains in place across the estate, with forensic teams working at the scene. The victim’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for anyone with information to contact 101, quoting reference CAD 3568/09DEC, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Floral tributes have begun appearing at the scene as the community reacts with shock and sorrow.