A murder investigation has been launched after a 19-year-old was stabbed in south west London, earlier this week.

Police and the London Ambulance Service were called to the scene on Lavender Hill, close to Clapham Junction, on Tuesday afternoon following reports of a stabbing.

Rinneau Perrineau, 19 and who was known as Ren by his family and friends, was treated at the scene for stab wounds.

He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died on Friday. One arrest has been made, the Metropolitan Police said.

In a statement, Rinneau's family said: "Ren was loved by many, he was always around his family. He will be dearly missed."

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