Murdered Boy Found Near Scrubs Lane Bridge Named
Victor Lee had been stabbed before being dumped in canal
Victor Lee. Picture: Met Police
July 3, 2023
The 17-year-old boy whose body was retrieved from the Grand Union Canal near Scrubs Lane this Sunday (25 June) has been named as Victor Lee from the Ealing area.
He was pronounced dead at 6:09pm after being pulled from the water. A post-mortem examination held on Wednesday, 28 June gave the cause of death as a stab wound.
Although formal identification is yet to take place, his family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.
On Friday, 30 June, detectives arrested three males – aged 14, 15 and 17 years old – on suspicion of murder. On Saturday, 1 July, detectives charged them all with murder as well as robbery.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, from the Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said, “We are continuing to provide Victor’s family with support during this traumatic time and our thoughts remain with them.
“This morning, we made three arrests as part of our investigation into Victor’s murder. However, I still need to hear from anyone who has information about what happened last Sunday.
“Were you in the area of the Grand Union Canal towpath near the Scrubs Lane bridge, or travelling on Scrubs Lane, between 17:15 and 18:15hrs? Did you see a fight, or hear anything that may assist with the investigation?
“If you were driving in the area and have a dash cam, please review your footage and contact us or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Information can be provided to police via 101 quoting reference CAD 5828/25Jun.
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