Jamaly Samba Baibu, 16, stabbed to death in Islington

Emergency services were called to Seward Street, Bunhill, at 10.30pm on December 20 to reports of a stabbing.

Officers provided emergency first aid to two boys until the arrival of paramedics and doctors from London’s Air Ambulance.

Sadly Jamaly Samba Baibu was pronounced dead at the scene.

The other 16-year-old boy was taken to an east London hospital with stab injuries.

The crime scene at Seward Street (Image: Alesia Fiddler)

His injuries were assessed as non-life threatening, Scotland Yard said.

Jamaly's family were notified of his death and are being supported by specialist officers.

An investigation is under way led by the Met's murder squard.

A crime scene remains in place and at this early stage there have been no arrests.

Det Chf Insp Kate Kieran said: “Jamaly had his whole life ahead of him. Our thoughts are with his family as they come to terms with this terrible loss. We will do all we can to support them."

She added: “As we work to piece together what happened in Seward Street, I appeal to any members of the public who were in the area, who saw or heard anything unusual or who have any information at all about what took place, to come forward.

“Anyone who was driving nearby, particularly along either Seward Street or Central Street, please check any dash cam footage that you might have captured of the incident or of other significant activity.

“We know there were also members of the public who came to the aid of both boys after they were assaulted. 

"Some did not provide their details and we would very much like to speak to them.”

Anyone with information is urged to call 101, with the reference 7708/21Dec.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.