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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. Four youths 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.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.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.""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' Det Ch Insp John Macdonald 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.
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.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.
We tragically lost not only a beautiful son and brother, but a true angel Brooke Kinsella, Ben's sister
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, a student at Holloway School in Islington, had completed his GCSE exams and was out celebrating with friends.
One of his friends said Ben made a desperate phone call begging for help minutes before he died.
Paying tribute to her brother Brooke Kinsella, who played Kelly Taylor in the BBC One soap, said: "We tragically lost not only a beautiful son and brother, but a true angel.
"He was one of the kindest and gentlest boys God created.
"Our hearts go out to every family who has also suffered this awful tragedy - and now it truly is the time to stand up and put an end to this.
"Please, please let us learn from Ben and every other child that has been stolen from us," she said.
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.