Two boys were stabbed to death in separate incidents in London on Dec. 30, making 2021 the bloodiest year on record for teenage homicides in the British capital. A 15-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Ashburton Park, Croydon, south London, and was pronounced dead at 7.36 p.m. Less than an hour later, a 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at 8.25 p.m. after being fatally wounded at Philpot’s Farm, Yiewsley, west London. The two deaths bring the total number of teenage killings in London in 2021 to 30, breaking the previous record of 29, which was set in 2008. London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he was “devastated” by the double tragedy. “I refuse to accept that the loss of young lives is inevitable and will continue to be relentless in taking the bold action needed to put an end to violence in our city,” he said. The Metropolitan Police has not …
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