Police launch murder investigation after death of 18-year-old during rush hour in West Ruislip

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A man has died after being stabbed near a tube station during the evening rush hour in west London.

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of the 18-year-old, who was taken to hospital following the attack on High Road in Ickenham, West Ruislip, shortly after 5.30pm on Monday.

A man in his 20s has been arrested and is being questioned at a west London police station.

The victim has not yet been formally identified, the Metropolitan police said, but his family has been informed.

High Road will remain closed in both directions between West Ruislip tube station and Aylsham Drive until at least midday, Scotland Yard said.

West Ruislip tube station remains open.