Teenager arrested after man stabbed in Brent Cross shopping centre

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally stabbed in a London shopping centre.

The 21-year-old victim died at Brent Cross shopping center on Tuesday night despite the best efforts of police officers, ambulance workers and members of the public.

Police were called to the north-west London shopping center at 6.45pm after reports of men fighting.

An 18-year-old man was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder, while a second man – believed to be 18 – was arrested on suspicion of affray.

Chief Superintendent Sara Leach, of the Metropolitan Police, said: “My thoughts are with the loved ones of the young man who was killed in this incident.

“I would like to thank the public who came to his aid. They showed considerable courage.

“Two people have been arrested and an investigation is already underway. We will do everything in our power to identify and bring to justice those responsible.

“The public can expect to see an increased police presence in the area for the remainder of this evening and in the coming days.”

Several people may have witnessed the stabbing, police said, adding that anyone with information should call 101, quoting reference CAD6136/04MAY.