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Police have launched a murder inquiry following the fatal stabbing of a man at Primrose Hill.

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance at the viewpoint at 6.41pm on Tuesday, April 7.

Paramedic crews, including an advanced paramedic practitioner, incident response officers and London's Air Ambulance all attended the scene.

A 21-year-old man was treated for stab wounds, however, despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A second man, believed to be in his 20s, was found by officers nearby on Regent's Park Road, also suffering stab wounds, reports MyLondon.

He was rushed to a major trauma centre by paramedics and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

No arrests have been made at this stage and a crime scene remains in place, police confirmed.

Superintendent Matt Cox said: "This is an utterly tragic incident and our thoughts remain with the man's family and loved ones.

"I would like to reassure the local community that the investigation is unfolding at pace and an increased police presence will remain in the area while we carry out enquiries.

"I would appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information that could help my officers to come forward."

Anyone with information that may assist police is urged to ring 101, quoting CAD 6448/07Apr or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 6.41pm (7 April) to reports of an incident in Primrose Hill.

"We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an advanced paramedic practitioner, incident response officers, and we deployed crews from London's Air Ambulance.

"Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, one person was pronounced dead at the scene. A further patient was taken to a major trauma centre."