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Four arrested over teenager death | Four arrested over teenager death |
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Four youths in their late teens have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella who was stabbed to death in north London. | |
Police said one was held in Islington, 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 males have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ben Kinsella and remain in custody at various north and east London police stations at this time. | |
"All are aged in their late teens." | |
Police said they have had a "good response" to appeals for information about the incident but are still keen to speak to witnesses who may have seen the stabbing or know the identity of the killers. | |
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. | 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 teenager 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. | 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". | 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. | 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. |