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Zaian Aimable-Lina was attacked just after 7pm in Ashburton Park, Croydon, but died around half an hour later after paramedics weren't able to save him.
A total of 30 teenagers have now been killed on London's streets this year - surpassing the previous record of 29 in 2008
2021 was the deadliest year for teenage murders in a decade
Most of young people were victims of knife crime and were killed by other teenagers
Rishmeet Singh, 16, died on November 24 following a fight between a group of youths on Raleigh Road, Southall. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the teenager's murder.