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Potter film actor killed in fight | Potter film actor killed in fight |
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An 18-year-old actor died after a fight in London in which three other men were stabbed and another suffered injuries to his face. | An 18-year-old actor died after a fight in London in which three other men were stabbed and another suffered injuries to his face. |
Rob Knox, who had a small part in the next Harry Potter film, died at about 0100 BST after he was stabbed outside the Metro Bar in Station Road, Sidcup. | Rob Knox, who had a small part in the next Harry Potter film, died at about 0100 BST after he was stabbed outside the Metro Bar in Station Road, Sidcup. |
In a statement his family said: "Rob was kind and thoughtful and would always help others out." | In a statement his family said: "Rob was kind and thoughtful and would always help others out." |
Police said a man, aged 21, had been arrested on suspicion of murder. | Police said a man, aged 21, had been arrested on suspicion of murder. |
The family statement added: "Rob... would always spend his last penny on other people instead of himself. | The family statement added: "Rob... would always spend his last penny on other people instead of himself. |
Warning on new anti-knife powers "The life and soul of the party, he was very outgoing, loved sports, and would always strike up a conversation with people. | Warning on new anti-knife powers "The life and soul of the party, he was very outgoing, loved sports, and would always strike up a conversation with people. |
"He was respectful to others and adored by all his family and friends. He was asset to the family." | "He was respectful to others and adored by all his family and friends. He was asset to the family." |
Mr Knox's uncle, Kevin May, said: "He was a big guy, always full of fun... a genuinely nice guy, a very caring guy like his family is." | Mr Knox's uncle, Kevin May, said: "He was a big guy, always full of fun... a genuinely nice guy, a very caring guy like his family is." |
Vicky May, 16, a cousin of Mr Knox, said: "You never think it will happen to you. Rob wasn't a thug, it wasn't gang-related. Everyone loved him. | Vicky May, 16, a cousin of Mr Knox, said: "You never think it will happen to you. Rob wasn't a thug, it wasn't gang-related. Everyone loved him. |
"He was more like a brother, he would always look out for me. He was friends with so many people." | "He was more like a brother, he would always look out for me. He was friends with so many people." |
'Shocked and saddened' | 'Shocked and saddened' |
Mr Knox had won a part in the new Harry Potter film, The Half Blood Prince. | |
After the fatal stabbing Warner Bros released a statement which said: "We are all shocked and saddened by this news and at this time our sympathies are with his family." | After the fatal stabbing Warner Bros released a statement which said: "We are all shocked and saddened by this news and at this time our sympathies are with his family." |
In the incident in the early hours of Saturday a 16-year-old was stabbed in the chest, but his injuries are not life-threatening, and a 21-year-old was stabbed in the neck. He is reported to be in a serious condition in hospital. | In the incident in the early hours of Saturday a 16-year-old was stabbed in the chest, but his injuries are not life-threatening, and a 21-year-old was stabbed in the neck. He is reported to be in a serious condition in hospital. |
Officers said another person, aged in their late teens or early 20s, sustained a serious injury to their hand. | Officers said another person, aged in their late teens or early 20s, sustained a serious injury to their hand. |
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Friends of Rob Knox lay flowers at the scene of his death | Friends of Rob Knox lay flowers at the scene of his death |
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "We believe the stabbings took place in the street, outside the venue. | A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "We believe the stabbings took place in the street, outside the venue. |
"We do not believe the incident is gang-related." | "We do not believe the incident is gang-related." |
He added: "At this early stage we retain an open mind as to any motive, and enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident." | He added: "At this early stage we retain an open mind as to any motive, and enquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident." |
A post-mortem examination is expected to take place on Sunday. | A post-mortem examination is expected to take place on Sunday. |
The 21-year-old man who is being held on suspicion of murder suffered facial injuries and was arrested after being released from hospital. | The 21-year-old man who is being held on suspicion of murder suffered facial injuries and was arrested after being released from hospital. |