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Four arrested over teenager death 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.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 found two knives close to the scene but they are still to ascertain whether the weapons are related to the inquiry. 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 police said they believe four black youths aged 17 or 18 were involved in the incident. 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.