'Truly tragic' - Spurs and Burnley fans urged to take part in tribute after teenager's murder

Tottenham Hotspur supporters will pay tribute to young Spurs fan Harry Pitman after the 16-year-old was fatally stabbed in London on New Year's Eve.

Emergency services tended to the teenager shortly before midnight after the incident at Primrose Hill in north London, which took place as crowds gathered at the vantage point to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks in the capital, but Harry died at the scene. Tributes have been paid to the youngster, who was a big Spurs fan, as a 'lovely boy' and 'the most handsome boy you could ever meet'.

Tottenham Hotspur will display a picture of Harry on the big screens during Friday's FA Cup meeting with Burnley at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. A Spurs statement read: "Our fans have picked up on the family's call for an applause on the 16th minute, during which we shall put Harry's image on our big screens with the family's blessing. The club will liaise directly with the family in terms of wider support we can provide at this unimaginably difficult time".

The campaign to pay tribute to the football fan's tragic death has been spread wide online with the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters Trust adding their support to the moment of remembrance. The group said: "The loss of Harry Pitman at such a young age is truly tragic and we send our deepest condolences to all of Harry's family and friends. @THSTOfficial fully supports the 16th minute tribute to Harry at Friday's match which will unite the @SpursOfficial family in sympathy at this devastating loss."

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that a 15-year-old boy had been arrested on suspicion of murder, along with an 18-year-old man on suspicion of affray. A 16-year-old boy had previously been arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder but has since been released on bail.

Chief Superintendent Andy Carter, who leads policing in Camden, said: “New Year’s Eve at Primrose Hill is a celebratory event that everyone should have returned safely home from. I am deeply saddened at the needless loss of another young life to knife crime.

"Thousands of people attended the event and it is testament to public spirit that some of those people have come forward to assist our Specialist Crime colleagues by providing information. We are aware of local concerns relating to the park. As a partnership, we take the safety of park users seriously, and we will continue to work with Camden Council and Royal Parks to address local issues.

"Local people will notice a heightened police presence to provide reassurance in the Primrose Hill area in the coming days. If you have concerns please do approach officers and speak with them, or, if you prefer, contact your Neighbourhood Policing Team who would be happy to help you. My thoughts and prayers are with Harry Pitman’s family.”