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| A teenager has been killed and another is critically injured following a knife attack in north-east London. | A teenager has been killed and another is critically injured following a knife attack in north-east London. |
| Paul Erhahon, 14, from Leytonstone, was stabbed to death and a 15-year-old boy injured in what is thought be an attack involving a gang of youths. | Paul Erhahon, 14, from Leytonstone, was stabbed to death and a 15-year-old boy injured in what is thought be an attack involving a gang of youths. |
| Officers found the boys after being called to Crownfield Road, Leytonstone, shortly before 2000 BST. | Officers found the boys after being called to Crownfield Road, Leytonstone, shortly before 2000 BST. |
| A 13-year-old boy and a man, aged 19, were later arrested over the attack and are to be questioned by police. | A 13-year-old boy and a man, aged 19, were later arrested over the attack and are to be questioned by police. |
| Officers have not named the other teenager who was injured but said the victims, who were black, were friends and Paul Erhahon lived in Buttermere Close in Leytonstone, close to where the stabbing took place. | Officers have not named the other teenager who was injured but said the victims, who were black, were friends and Paul Erhahon lived in Buttermere Close in Leytonstone, close to where the stabbing took place. |
| Det Ch Insp Matthew Horne said: "We understand a large group of youths were involved in an incident in the foyer of Gean Court, a block of flats in Langthorne Road E11, during which we believe the two victims were stabbed. | Det Ch Insp Matthew Horne said: "We understand a large group of youths were involved in an incident in the foyer of Gean Court, a block of flats in Langthorne Road E11, during which we believe the two victims were stabbed. |
| "It is believed they then managed to stagger the short distance to nearby Crownfield Road. | "It is believed they then managed to stagger the short distance to nearby Crownfield Road. |
| "A number of youths were seen running from the scene. | "A number of youths were seen running from the scene. |
| "We are appealing for anyone who was present during the incident to come forward, along with any witnesses or anyone with information on this appalling crime." | "We are appealing for anyone who was present during the incident to come forward, along with any witnesses or anyone with information on this appalling crime." |
| Police said they are remaining open-minded regarding the motive and circumstances of the attack. | Police said they are remaining open-minded regarding the motive and circumstances of the attack. |
| A friend of Paul's, who did not want to be named, said the boy was also known as MC Hellrazor and was keen on jungle and garage music. | A friend of Paul's, who did not want to be named, said the boy was also known as MC Hellrazor and was keen on jungle and garage music. |
| He said Paul attended Kingsford Community School, the same school as 17-year-old Adam Regis, who was stabbed in Plaistow, east London, last month. | He said Paul attended Kingsford Community School, the same school as 17-year-old Adam Regis, who was stabbed in Plaistow, east London, last month. |
| LONDON'S TEENAGE VICTIMS James Andre Smartt-Ford, 16, shot in Streatham, 3 FebruaryMichael Dosunmu, 15, shot in Peckham, 6 FebruaryBilly Cox, 15, shot in Clapham, 14 FebruaryKodjo Yenga, 16, stabbed in Hammersmith, 14 MarchAdam Regis, 15, stabbed in Plaistow, 17 March class="" href="/1/hi/uk/6464853.stm">Questions over teen violence | |
| The 17-year-old also said Paul was part of a group of youngsters who lived in the area, called "the youngers", but stressed that it was not a gang. | The 17-year-old also said Paul was part of a group of youngsters who lived in the area, called "the youngers", but stressed that it was not a gang. |
| "I can't explain how I feel," he said. "He was a good lad. He was healthy, he did not smoke, didn't drink." | "I can't explain how I feel," he said. "He was a good lad. He was healthy, he did not smoke, didn't drink." |
| Another friend, who gave his name only as Mich, has written about his grief on the website gonetoosoon.co.uk. | Another friend, who gave his name only as Mich, has written about his grief on the website gonetoosoon.co.uk. |
| He wrote: "Just thought I'd write you a message to let you know how much you are missed. | He wrote: "Just thought I'd write you a message to let you know how much you are missed. |
| "Hope you're OK up there and being looked after. | "Hope you're OK up there and being looked after. |
| "I know nobody's life will be the same without you." | "I know nobody's life will be the same without you." |
| Local resident Richard Lamb, 36, told how he saw "a load of hoodies" shortly before hearing sirens. | Local resident Richard Lamb, 36, told how he saw "a load of hoodies" shortly before hearing sirens. |
| He said he saw the group walking and "soon after the police turned up". | He said he saw the group walking and "soon after the police turned up". |
| He said the area was "getting worse without a doubt." | He said the area was "getting worse without a doubt." |
| A large area surrounding the estate has been cordoned off by police and several officers are guarding the scene. | A large area surrounding the estate has been cordoned off by police and several officers are guarding the scene. |
| The latest attack follows the killing of five other young males in London in the past two months. | The latest attack follows the killing of five other young males in London in the past two months. |
| Do you live in the area? What is your reaction to the stabbing? Send us your thoughts and experiences by filling in the form below. | Do you live in the area? What is your reaction to the stabbing? Send us your thoughts and experiences by filling in the form below. |