A young man has been stabbed to death in west London, the Metropolitan police have said.

The victim, believed to be 18, was found in Uxbridge Road on Wednesday night.

Police were called to the scene at 9.20pm following reports of a stabbing, along with London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance

Despite the efforts of paramedics, the teenager died at the scene.

Police, who are currently informing his next of kin, have launched a murder investigation.


A post-mortem will be held, as well as formal identification.

The Metropolitan Police say a large crime scene remains in place.

Detective Inspector Luke Wylie from Hammersmith and Fulham said: "A young man's life has been tragically cut short. Our thoughts are with his friends and family at this very difficult time. We are doing everything we can to apprehend those involved.

"Extra police and specialist units are working on the ground now to build a clearer picture of what took place and work to protect and reassure those in the local community."

He added that an order giving police the power to stop and search people in a designated area has been put in place, and called for anyone with information to come forward.

:: Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference 8782/26 June or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 or online via Crimestoppers