Boy 'in his late teens' is fatally stabbed on playing fields in leafy southwest London suburb Met Police were called to playing fields near Twickenham, southwest London Found a boy, believed to be in his late teens, suffering from stabbing injuries He was rushed to hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead at 5.54pm By William Cole For Mailonline Published: 00:51 BST, 13 October 2021 | Updated: 00:51 BST, 13 October 2021 Viewcomments Police are investigating the death of a teenager after he was fatally stabbed on playing fields in southwest London. Met officers were called to an incident on Craneford Way in Twickenham yesterday afternoon. They found a man, believed to be aged in his late teens, who was suffering from knife wounds. The victim was rushed to an outer London hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead at 5.54pm. Metropolitan Police are investigating the death of a teenager after he was fatally stabbed on playing fields in southwest London Officers were called to an incident on Craneford Way in Twickenham yesterday afternoon. They found a man, believed to be aged in his late teens, who was suffering from knife wounds The scene of the incident - near to the Harlequins Rugby Club - has been sealed off while forensic officers carry out an investigation. Detectives are working to inform the victim's next of kin. No arrests have yet been made, the force said. In a statement, the Met Police said: 'Police were called at 16:45hrs on Tuesday, 12 October to reports of a stabbing in Craneford Way, Twickenham. The victim was rushed to an outer London hospital by ambulance but was pronounced dead at 5.54pm The scene of the incident - near to the Harlequins Rugby Club - has been sealed off while forensic officers carry out an investigation. 'Officers and London Ambulance Service (LAS) attended. 'At the scene a male, believed to be in his late teens, had sustained knife wounds. 'He was taken by LAS to an outer London hospital where he was pronounced dead at 17:54hrs. 'Enquiries are underway to notify his next of kin. 'A crime scene and cordons remain in place and at this early stage there have been no arrests. 'Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage is asked to call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 5697/12OCT.' Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility