On suspicion of killing a 17-year-old who was stabbed in the vicinity of a primary school in London, two teenage lads have been detained.
The unidentified adolescent was discovered bleeding from stab wounds on Monday night in Chingford, close to Longshaw Primary School.
He was given life-saving efforts by emergency personnel, members of the public, and paramedics from an air ambulance.
Yet the youngster later passed away there.
A 15-year-old and 16-year-old were arrested at residential addresses in Chingford this morning, and both remain in custody at a police station in North London.
The Met confirmed the teenager’s next-of-kin are being supported by family liaison officers, and a post-mortem examination and formal identification will take place in due course.
Detective Chief Inspector Larry Smith, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘Our investigation is continuing at pace and this morning we made two arrests in connection with this tragic incident, which resulted in a teenager losing his life.
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‘However, our enquiries very much continue and I would appeal to anyone with information who is yet to speak to us to come forward.
‘Your information, no matter how small you think it is, could help get justice for a grieving family.
‘This incident has had a devastating impact on the victim’s friends and family and I’d ask for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time.’