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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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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." | "They are currently in custody in London police stations." |
Motive 'unclear' | Motive 'unclear' |
Detectives are carrying out forensic tests on two knives found close to the scene to ascertain whether the weapons are related to the inquiry. | |
Officers are also examining CCTV footage from the club and the road where the youth was stabbed. | |
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 Det Supt Vic Rae said four black youths aged 17 or 18 were believed to be involved in the incident. | |
He said the row probably began after a group of youths were evicted from the club, but "how Ben got sucked into the disturbance is unclear". | |
The fight then spilled on to York Way where Ben was stabbed. | |
Ben, who died in hospital hours after the attack, is the 17th teenager to be killed in London this year. | 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. |