The family of a 17-year-old boy stabbed to death in north London have said they are “utterly devastated” by his death. The Metropolitan police were called at 3.50pm on Thursday to Northwick Park in Harrow after reports of a stabbing. Officers found the teenager, named as 17-year-old Jamalie Maleek Deacon Matthew, with knife wounds. Despite the best efforts of emergency services he was pronounced dead at 4.31pm. In a statement released by police, his family said: “The whole family is deeply saddened and utterly devastated about the passing of Jamalie. We all knew of his ambition to study law, and coming to terms with the tragedy that has unfolded still feels so surreal. “We are pleading with the public to share any piece of information regarding this incident.” Detectives have urged anyone who witnessed the moments leading up to the 17-year-old’s murder, or the stabbing itself, to come forward. DCI Jane Topping said: “A young man has lost his life in the most tragic and needless of circumstances. His and his family’s future has been taken from them. “I need to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time. I am certain that someone has that piece of information that will help us to trace the person responsible. Please do the right thing and come forward.” There have been no arrests and inquiries continue, the force added.