A teenager who died after being found with stab wounds in a canal in west London has been named by police.

Victor Lee, 17, from Ealing, was found in the water at Ladbroke Grove on Sunday. He was pulled from the canal but, despite efforts to save him, he was declared dead at the scene.

Three boys aged 14, 15 and 17 were arrested on Friday and remain in police custody.

Police said a postmortem on Wednesday concluded Lee died from stab injuries. His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the force said.

Police have renewed appeals for information and witnesses to the killing, which is understood to have happened on the Grand Union towpath under Scrubs Lane.

DCI 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.

“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 5.15pm and 6.15pm? Did you see a fight or hear anything that may assist with the investigation?”

He added: “My team will be in the vicinity of Scrubs Lane tomorrow, Sunday 2 July, as part of a proactive appeal for information.”

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on0800 555 111.

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