One dead, three hurt in stabbing

A boy has died and three others are in hospital after being stabbed in north London.

The victims, all thought to be aged about 14, were found with stab wounds near the junction of West Green Road and Black Boy Lane in Tottenham.

A Metropolitan Police (Met) spokesman said one boy died at the scene and the others were taken to hospital – one with minor injuries.

A man in his late 30s has been arrested and is in custody in north London.

The Met said officers were called to reports of an assault in West Green Road at 1545 GMT.

London Ambulance Service sent three crews and the air ambulance doctor in a car.

A statement said staff treated four patients, one of whom died and three were taken hospital, two as a priority.

It is understood one of the boys suffered minor injuries but the condition of the other two is not known.

West Green Road has been closed between Philip Lane and Vincent Road.

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