Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in north London. Nedim Bilgin was reportedly knifed just a few hundred metres from his home in Islington after going out on his bike. Police were called to reports of an assault in Caledonian Road just after 6.45pm on Tuesday. Paramedics fought to save the victim but he was pronounced dead in the street. His father Nusret told the Evening Standard: “He was a wonderful boy. We are devastated. He went out on his bike and never came home." "We don’t know whether they were stealing his bike or what. That’s what someone said. We were told a car pulled up and they stabbed him. We have no idea why. He was just minding his own business. He was a good boy.” Two boys, aged 16 and 17, were arrested close to the scene of the stabbing. A third, aged 18, was later detained at a house in Islington. All three suspects were taken into custody at north London police stations. 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Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox Police were called to an assault on Caledonian Road, near the junction with Tilloch Street at 6.49pm. A man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two male teenagers were arrested near the area and taken to a north London police station. London bloodbath: Man in his 20s stabbed in west London The victim has not yet been identified and Scotland Yard said “urgent” inquiries are being made to confirm who he is. The crime scene was cordoned off and emergency vehicles were at the scene, including police officers and medics from the London ambulance services. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “Urgent enquiries are underway to establish the identity of the deceased. “A post-mortem and formal identification will be arranged in due course." READ MORE: Bloodbath BRITAIN: Murder and knife crime SOARS<doc-sep>
Three teenagers have been arrested after a 17-year-old was stabbed to death in Islington, north London. Officers were called to reports of an assault at 6.49pm on Tuesday and the victim, who has not yet been formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say they are confident they know the identity of the boy who died and that his next of kin have been informed. Image: Islington Council's leader said he was 'horrified' Following the incident the road was cordoned off to the public as emergency services and police vans attended the incident. A post-mortem examination and formal identification are expected to take place in due course. Two boys - aged 16 and 17 - were arrested near the scene on suspicion of murder. They were taken into custody at separate police stations in north London. Image: Police were called just before 6.50pm The third man - aged 18 - was also arrested on suspicion of murder at a property in Islington following police inquiries. He also remains in custody. Reacting to the incident, Islington Council leader Richard Watts tweeted: "I'm horrified to learn about the fatal stabbing in the Caledonian Road area this evening. "I'm in touch with @IslingtonBC officers, @MPSIslington and the @MayorofLondon's office. All my thoughts are with the victim's family and friends." I’m horrified to learn about the fatal stabbing in the Caledonian Road area this evening. I’m in touch with @IslingtonBC officers, @MPSIslington and the @MayorofLondon’s office. All my thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends. — Richard Watts (@RichardWatts01) January 29, 2019 Image: Three teenagers have been arrested On Twitter, Islington Police said a Section 60 stop and search order, allowing officers to search anyone in a given area, was in place until 3am on Wednesday. Police are appealing for witnesses to call 101 quoting reference 6320/jan29. Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. A crime scene remains in place and police inquiries continue.