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| The parents of murdered Paul Erhahon moved him to a new school last year after he was stabbed by bullies, his aunt has said. | The parents of murdered Paul Erhahon moved him to a new school last year after he was stabbed by bullies, his aunt has said. |
| The 14-year-old died outside his home after he and a 15-year-old friend were attacked by a gang in Leytonstone, north-east London, on Friday. | The 14-year-old died outside his home after he and a 15-year-old friend were attacked by a gang in Leytonstone, north-east London, on Friday. |
| Police said a bladed instrument or a knife was used to kill Paul and injure his friend, who remains critically ill. | Police said a bladed instrument or a knife was used to kill Paul and injure his friend, who remains critically ill. |
| Police were given an extra 36 hours to question two teenagers aged 13 and 19. | Police were given an extra 36 hours to question two teenagers aged 13 and 19. |
| A post-mortem examination on Sunday revealed that Paul died from a stab wound. | |
| Paul's aunt Jackie Mustapha, said her nephew was attacked last year in a "personal quarrel". | Paul's aunt Jackie Mustapha, said her nephew was attacked last year in a "personal quarrel". |
| "That was why his parents moved him to a new school, to stop him from being bullied," she said. | "That was why his parents moved him to a new school, to stop him from being bullied," she said. |
| Speaking of Paul's family she said: "They are a very responsible, loving, close family and they love their kids to bits." | Speaking of Paul's family she said: "They are a very responsible, loving, close family and they love their kids to bits." |
| She revealed that Paul's mother, Ivy, was with her son as he lay dying. | She revealed that Paul's mother, Ivy, was with her son as he lay dying. |
| She said: "His mum was there kissing him, cuddling him, trying to see if she could revive him. | She said: "His mum was there kissing him, cuddling him, trying to see if she could revive him. |
| Paul Erhahon appeared in a video on the YouTube website Gang culture fears on estate | Paul Erhahon appeared in a video on the YouTube website Gang culture fears on estate |
| "Paul was a good boy. He was always in his room, on his PlayStation, enjoying his music. | "Paul was a good boy. He was always in his room, on his PlayStation, enjoying his music. |
| "I remember him for his closeness. He would always kiss and cuddle me, it was never a hand shake. The whole thing is so shocking. | "I remember him for his closeness. He would always kiss and cuddle me, it was never a hand shake. The whole thing is so shocking. |
| "When is it going to stop? I hope whoever is responsible for this comes and sees the family and sees what they have done to them. We are all in a terrible state." | "When is it going to stop? I hope whoever is responsible for this comes and sees the family and sees what they have done to them. We are all in a terrible state." |
| Police believe up to 15 youths may have been involved in the Good Friday attack. | Police believe up to 15 youths may have been involved in the Good Friday attack. |
| Paul and his 15-year-old friend, who has not been named, were both found stabbed repeatedly in Crownfield Road, a few yards from Paul's home. | Paul and his 15-year-old friend, who has not been named, were both found stabbed repeatedly in Crownfield Road, a few yards from Paul's home. |
| Police believe the pair had been attacked in the foyer of Gean Court, a block of flats in Langthorne Road, in Leytonstone. | Police believe the pair had been attacked in the foyer of Gean Court, a block of flats in Langthorne Road, in Leytonstone. |
| Graffiti tribute | Graffiti tribute |
| On Sunday churches in the area offered prayers for the boys and their families at Easter services. | On Sunday churches in the area offered prayers for the boys and their families at Easter services. |
| Revd Nigel Cowgill asked his congregation at Leyton Trinity Methodist Church to pray for all those involved in the tragedy. | Revd Nigel Cowgill asked his congregation at Leyton Trinity Methodist Church to pray for all those involved in the tragedy. |
| He said: "Little did we know that at the end of Holy Week on Good Friday that a young man less than half a mile from this church was killed. | He said: "Little did we know that at the end of Holy Week on Good Friday that a young man less than half a mile from this church was killed. |
| 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 Questions over teen violence | 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 Questions over teen violence |
| "Another lies in hospital fighting for his life... two young men, 13 and 19, in police custody. | "Another lies in hospital fighting for his life... two young men, 13 and 19, in police custody. |
| "I wonder how the family and friends of those young men, particularly Paul's family, will be feeling this morning." | "I wonder how the family and friends of those young men, particularly Paul's family, will be feeling this morning." |
| Revd Alison MacKay, who led the Easter service at Leytonstone United Free Church, said something needs to be done about the lack of youth facilities in the area. | Revd Alison MacKay, who led the Easter service at Leytonstone United Free Church, said something needs to be done about the lack of youth facilities in the area. |
| Graffiti reading "RIP Paul" has been sprayed near Paul's home. | Graffiti reading "RIP Paul" has been sprayed near Paul's home. |
| Many messages have also been sent to his MySpace website page, which he had created under the name Hellrazor. | Many messages have also been sent to his MySpace website page, which he had created under the name Hellrazor. |
| Police have said they are investigating whether Paul's death was gang-related but are keeping an open mind. | Police have said they are investigating whether Paul's death was gang-related but are keeping an open mind. |
| Earlier police asked people living near to where Paul was stabbed to death to search their gardens for the weapon. | Earlier police asked people living near to where Paul was stabbed to death to search their gardens for the weapon. |
| The latest attack follows the killing of five other male teenagers in London in the past two months. | The latest attack follows the killing of five other male teenagers in London in the past two months. |