Ilford stabbing: Boy, 15, held on suspicion of murder after 18-year-old stabbed to death
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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another teenager was knifed to death in the early hours of this morning.
Police say the victim, 18, was found with multiple stab wounds in Ilford, east London, just before 4am. He was pronounced dead at the scene half-an-hour later.
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Hide AdDetectives say they are maintaining an “open mind” regarding any motive for the latest sickening knife murder.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Police were called at 3.54am to reports of a fight taking place at Harrow Road, Ilford.
“Officers and paramedics attended.
“At the scene a male, believed 18, was found with stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 4.27am.
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Hide Ad“A 15-year-old male, was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was taken to an east London police station where he remains at this time.
“The victim’s next of kin have been informed. A post mortem will be scheduled in due course. We await formal identification. A crime scene remains in place.”
He added: “At this early stage detectives retain an open mind concerning motive.”