A man has died after being stabbed in a street brawl.  

The Metropolitan Police were called to reports of a fight in Tufnell Park Road at 7.27pm on Monday (December 11).

Officers found a 21-year-old man with stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service but despite the efforts of medical staff he died there in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, December 12).

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested nearby on suspicion of murder and taken to a north London police station, where he remains.

A crime scene remains in place at the location.

Anyone with information should call police via 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC quoting reference CAD 6283/11Dec.

People can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.