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Youth, 16, shot dead at ice rink Youth, 16, shot dead at ice rink
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Seven people have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was shot dead inside Streatham Ice Rink in south London.Seven people have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was shot dead inside Streatham Ice Rink in south London.
Police said there were about 300 people in the venue on Streatham High Street at the time of the shooting, at 2255 GMT on Saturday. Police said there were about 300 people in the venue at the time of the shooting, at 2255 GMT on Saturday.
The victim was taken to a south London hospital where he was pronounced dead at midnight. The victim, named by police as James Andre Smarrt-Ford, was taken to a south London hospital where he was pronounced dead at midnight.
Six male youths and an 18-year-old man are being held at south London police stations over the shooting.Six male youths and an 18-year-old man are being held at south London police stations over the shooting.
No weapon
It is not believed the victim was skating at the time.It is not believed the victim was skating at the time.
His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place shortly.His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place shortly.
Popular venue
The arena was closed on Sunday while officers searched for evidence. No weapon has so far been recovered.The arena was closed on Sunday while officers searched for evidence. No weapon has so far been recovered.
It remains unclear when the ice rink will re-open.It remains unclear when the ice rink will re-open.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said detectives were keeping an open mind about the motive.A Metropolitan Police spokesman said detectives were keeping an open mind about the motive.
The ice rink is popular with young people and hosts skating classes and birthday parties. A disco takes place on Saturday evenings.The ice rink is popular with young people and hosts skating classes and birthday parties. A disco takes place on Saturday evenings.