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A teenager who died in Ilford, east London, early on Saturday was killed by stab wounds to the heart, a post-mortem examination has found. | |
The youth, who is believed to be 19, was found dead on Ilford High Road. Two people were arrested soon afterwards and a third was arrested on Sunday. | |
Another youth, aged 17, is "serious but stable" in hospital with stab wounds thought not to be life-threatening. | |
A total of 28 teenagers have now died in violent incidents in London in 2008. | A total of 28 teenagers have now died in violent incidents in London in 2008. |
Police said the incident happened after an altercation between two teenagers and a group of up to three other males. A weapon has been recovered. | Police said the incident happened after an altercation between two teenagers and a group of up to three other males. A weapon has been recovered. |
Shops closed | Shops closed |
The post-mortem examination was carried out on the victim on Sunday. Police said they would not be releasing his name until later. | |
They are still seeking witnesses to the incident, which happened at around 0330 GMT on Saturday. | They are still seeking witnesses to the incident, which happened at around 0330 GMT on Saturday. |
Det Ch Insp John MacDonald said: "As the incident unfolded, we understand a group of people gathered in the Clements Road area, who I believe would have witnessed the incident. | Det Ch Insp John MacDonald said: "As the incident unfolded, we understand a group of people gathered in the Clements Road area, who I believe would have witnessed the incident. |
"In particular, I am keen to speak to a young female in that group who may have had some interaction with the suspects prior to the attack." | "In particular, I am keen to speak to a young female in that group who may have had some interaction with the suspects prior to the attack." |
A large section of Ilford town centre was cordoned off, including parts of Clements Lane, Clements Road and Ilford High Road, with several shops closed for the day. | A large section of Ilford town centre was cordoned off, including parts of Clements Lane, Clements Road and Ilford High Road, with several shops closed for the day. |
Police officers and forensic teams were on the streets in the area searching in bins and on the ground before the cordon was lifted shortly after 1700 GMT on Saturday. | Police officers and forensic teams were on the streets in the area searching in bins and on the ground before the cordon was lifted shortly after 1700 GMT on Saturday. |