A teenager has died today after being stabbed in north London.

A teenager has died today after being stabbed in north London.

The 18-year-old was found with stab wounds in Holloway shortly after 2am. He was taken to hospital but died several hours later.

He is the 17th teenager to have been killed in London this year - last year a total of 27 youngsters were killed, a record for the capital.

Two boys have been arrested in connection with the incident and are currently in police custody.