The heartbroken family of an Islington teenager who was stabbed to death in Hayes has announced plans for his funeral.

Lance Scott Walker, 18, was killed on August 15 in west London.

His family told the Gazette: “We are heartbroken and Lance will be extremely missed. He was loved by family and friends.”

Lance lived in Holloway for most of his life and attended St Joseph’s Primary School in Highgate Hill.

His funeral will take place at Our Lady Help of Christians Church in Lady Margaret Road, Kentish Town on Thursday next week at 10am.

Idris Hassan, 18, of Glenwood Gardens, Hayes, has been charged with his murder.