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A man killed during a knife attack at a flat in south-east London died from three wounds to the chest, a post-mortem examination has revealed. | A man killed during a knife attack at a flat in south-east London died from three wounds to the chest, a post-mortem examination has revealed. |
Faridon Alizada, 18, of Bexley, south-east London, was killed and two teenagers were wounded, in the attack in Erith early on Saturday. | |
Two men, aged 31 and 41, are being questioned by police. | Two men, aged 31 and 41, are being questioned by police. |
One youth remains seriously ill in hospital, while the other was discharged after treatment. | One youth remains seriously ill in hospital, while the other was discharged after treatment. |
The arrested men are being held at a south London police station. | The arrested men are being held at a south London police station. |
'Low-life area' | 'Low-life area' |
Officers said the victims may have been involved in an "altercation" with people who left the flat after the attack. | Officers said the victims may have been involved in an "altercation" with people who left the flat after the attack. |
The stabbings took place at Verona House on the Larner Road Estate. | The stabbings took place at Verona House on the Larner Road Estate. |
On Saturday, local councillor David Hurt said the estate had a reputation for crime that was unjustified. | On Saturday, local councillor David Hurt said the estate had a reputation for crime that was unjustified. |
However, local residents said the block of flats was condemned and the area was known for being a "low-life area". | However, local residents said the block of flats was condemned and the area was known for being a "low-life area". |
Mr Alizada is the second London teenager to die of stab wounds this year. | Mr Alizada is the second London teenager to die of stab wounds this year. |
On New Year's Day, 17-year-old Henry Bolombi was chased by a gang and then stabbed in the chest in Edmonton, north London. | On New Year's Day, 17-year-old Henry Bolombi was chased by a gang and then stabbed in the chest in Edmonton, north London. |
Last year 26 teenagers were killed in stabbings and shootings in London. | Last year 26 teenagers were killed in stabbings and shootings in London. |