An investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed to death in west London.

Police were called at 1.30pm today to reports of a stabbing on Bourne Avenue, Hayes.

Sadly, the 16-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of paramedics.

Forensic investigators from the Metropolitan Police at the scene following a fatal stabbing in Haynes

Police were called at 1.30pm today to reports of a stabbing on Bourne Avenue, Hayes#

A crime scene remains in place and so far there have been no arrests. The victim's next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specially trained officers

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Emergency services including London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance paramedics also attended and were on the scene within minutes.

The victim's next of kin have been informed and will be supported by specially trained officers.

A crime scene remains in place and so far there have been no arrests.

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, lead for policing in Hillingdon, said: 'I am so saddened to confirm that another teenager has lost his life to knife crime on our streets.

'There will be a significant policing presence in the area as homicide detectives work to trace whoever is responsible for this terrible incident.

'I urge you to come forward and speak to us immediately if you have information or material that can help us.'

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has footage or images that can help our detectives, should call 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 3832/24 May.