A 14-YEAR-OLD boy this morning became the 19th teen to meet a violent end in the capital this year - nearly three weeks after being stabbed.

David Idowu, of Southwark, died at Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, the Metropolitan Police said.

The teenager was stabbed in Great Dover Street, SE1, on June 17 after a row with a gang of youths in a nearby street.

Detective Inspector Bernie Galopin, of Southwark CID, said officers from the Mets Homicide and Serious Crime Command will now handle the murder inquiry.


He said: Nearly three weeks after the attack on David, he has lost his life, and this will now be a murder investigation.


In light of Davids death, our immediate thoughts are with his family and friends and getting justice for them.


I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who has information or who witnessed the attack but have yet to contact the police to come forward.


David is believed to have suffered two wounds, one to his stomach and the other to his chest.


He had earlier been involved in an altercation with youths in nearby Tabard Street.


Officers examined CCTV footage from halls of residence as part of their investigation into the incident.