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Four arrested over teenager death | |
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Four people believed to be in their late teens have been arrested over the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella who was stabbed to death in north London. | |
Police said one was held in Islingston, north London, two in Chadwell Heath and one in Bethnal Green in east London. | |
Ben was attacked during a row in York Way, Holloway, on Sunday. He died of multiple stab wounds to the torso. | |
One youth was arrested on Monday afternoon, two others were arrested later that night and one on Tuesday. | |
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Four people have been arrested in connection with the death of Ben Kinsella. | |
"They are currently in custody in London police stations." | |
Motive 'unclear' | |
Detectives found two knives close to the scene but they are still to ascertain whether the weapons are related to the inquiry. | Detectives found two knives close to the scene but they are still to ascertain whether the weapons are related to the inquiry. |
Police said the motive for the killing was "unclear" and there was nothing to suggest it was gang related. | Police said the motive for the killing was "unclear" and there was nothing to suggest it was gang related. |
On Monday police said they believe four black youths aged 17 or 18 were involved in the incident. | |
Ben, who died in hospital hours after the attack, is the 17th teenager to be killed in London this year. | |
Two youths arrested over his murder have been released on police bail until a date in late August pending further inquiries. | Two youths arrested over his murder have been released on police bail until a date in late August pending further inquiries. |