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Police said a murder investigation has been launched after the boy was fatally stabbed at around 9pm following reports of a large fight at a birthday party.

The horrific incident took place outside the Community Centre in Clockhouse Lane, Romford.

Early reports suggested that groups were fighting and the centre was being damaged by youths.

Officers and London Ambulance Service (LAS) attended and were confronted by a large number of youths.

A 15-year-old male was found suffering from stab wounds. He was treated at the scene by paramedics but was pronounced dead a short while later.

His next-of-kin have been informed.

Three males aged in their teens have been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to police stations for questioning.

A bus driver in his 50s was treated for a head injury at the scene. There are no other reports of injuries.

(Image: LONDON 999)

Detective Sergeant Gurj Singh said: “Response officers who attended the initial calls were confronted with up to 100 youths leaving a birthday party gathering at a Community Centre. There appeared to be fighting and tragically a teenager has been found with fatal injuries.

“I would like to directly appeal to those present to contact police about what they saw and heard to help my team build a clearer picture of what took place. Equally, if you have video footage or images of the violent aftermath to the party, we need to hear from you.”

MP for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, wrote on Facebook: "I have visited Collier Row tonight to speak to police at the scene of the incident.

"The stabbing took place at the corner of Lynwood Drive and Clockhouse Lane, now a murder scene.

"This followed a private event at the North Romford Community Centre.

"Coming so soon after the murder of the lady in Ashmour Gardens, this is devasting news for the residents of North Romford.

"We must now wait for all the facts about this incident to be released. Until then, our condolences must go to the family of the young boy whose life has so tragically been cut short on our streets tonight."