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Arrest over youth club stabbing | Arrest over youth club stabbing |
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A 16-year-old youth has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenager outside a Liverpool youth club. | A 16-year-old youth has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenager outside a Liverpool youth club. |
Joseph Lappin was fatally stabbed when he and two friends were attacked by up to 15 youths near Shrewsbury House Youth Club in Everton on Monday. | |
A 16-year-old from the Kirkdale area was arrested on Wednesday and is due to be questioned by officers. | A 16-year-old from the Kirkdale area was arrested on Wednesday and is due to be questioned by officers. |
Joseph's parents John and Toni visited the scene of his murder and left two notes attached to a bunch of flowers. | |
One of the cards said: "Joseph. The good die young, and we know you were one of the best, sleep tight son. | |
"Love forever Mum x." | |
The other said: "To my beautiful son Joseph. | |
"Words cannot express how I feel. Love you always Dad x." | |
Mr and Mrs Lappin were accompanied by the vicar of nearby St Peter's Church Reverend Henry Corbett, along with family and friends. | |
Toni and John Lappin have appealed for help in catching Joseph's killers | |
The couple had appealed on Tuesday to the families of those involved in the attack to come forward. | |
Joseph, an army cadet, and his friends were chased by a gang of youths as they left the club after watching a music performance. | |
Police said a 17-year-old, who was stabbed twice, was "incredibly lucky" to have survived. | |
A third friend, also aged 17, suffered minor injuries. | A third friend, also aged 17, suffered minor injuries. |
Two youths who were earlier arrested on suspicion of murder have been released on bail. | |
Police are continuing to search the area close to the youth club. | |
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Joseph Lappin's parents visit the scene where he was stabbed | |