Police have named a youngster who died after being after being discovered with stab wounds in a canal.

Victor Lee, 17, from Ealing, was pulled from the water by Ladbroke Grove in west London on Sunday.

Despite efforts to avoid wasting him, he was declared lifeless on the scene.

A autopsy examination carried out on Wednesday discovered he died from his stab accidents.

Formal identification has but to happen however the Metropolitan Police mentioned they might identify Mr Lee because the sufferer.

The power mentioned his household had been knowledgeable and was receiving help from specialist officers.

Three boys, aged 14, 15 and 17, had been arrested on Friday and stay in police custody.

Police have made a renewed enchantment for data and witnesses to the alleged incident.

Police mentioned they consider it occurred on the Grand Union towpath underneath Scrubs Lane.

Detective chief inspector Brian Howie, who's main the investigation, mentioned the power's ideas "remain with" Mr Lee's household.

"We made three arrests as part of our investigation into Victor's murder," he mentioned.

"However I still need to hear from anyone who has information about what happened last Sunday."

Police groups will likely be within the neighborhood of Scrubs Lane on Sunday as a part of their enchantment for data.

Anyone who has data is urged to contact the police.