A teenager who was stabbed to death in London’s West End has been named as 17-year-old Jeremy Menesses, police have confirmed.
Officers were called to the scene in Market Place, at the junction with Oxford Street, shortly before 5.40pm on Saturday evening. There, they found the teenager suffering from a stab injury.
Jeremy, from south London, was rushed to hospital but died around two hours later as a result of his injuries. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
Three men, all 18, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after they turned up to a south London hospital with superficial stab injuries. They have since left hospital and are in police custody.
Two of them were also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
The attack happened in broad daylight in front of terrified shoppers, leading police to close off parts of London’s famous shopping street.
Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin said: ‘This attack took place following a fight between a number of males in broad daylight and was witnessed by a large number of horrified onlookers.
‘We have spoken to a number of people already but need anyone who has information, video or images to speak to us and tell us what they know.
‘Your assistance could prove vital as we investigate this terrible incident.’
Superintendent Rob Shepherd said: ‘Residents and visitors will see an increased police presence in the area following this shocking incident.
‘We are doing everything we can to support our Specialist Crime colleagues as they continue their investigation and urge anyone with information to approach officers on the street if they have information that they would like to share with us, or call 101.’
Anyone with information is urged to call police via 101 quoting reference Cad 6404/08Aug.
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