Det Ch Sup James Conway delivers update on Hackney stabbing
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another boy, also aged 15, was stabbed to death in east London.
Police were called at around 4.05pm on Tuesday July 23 to Stellman Close, Hackney, where they found the teenager with stab wounds.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's family has been informed.
Det Ch Sup James Conway, in charge of policing in Hackney, told reporters: “Tragically, a 15-year-old boy lost his life yesterday after he was stabbed in Stoke Newington.
“We have informed the boy’s family, who are understandably heartbroken, and specially trained officers are supporting them at this unimaginably difficult time.
Police were called at around 4.05pm on Tuesday July 23 to Stellman Close, Hackney, where they found the teenager with stab wounds.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's family has been informed.
Det Ch Sup James Conway, in charge of policing in Hackney, told reporters: “Tragically, a 15-year-old boy lost his life yesterday after he was stabbed in Stoke Newington.
“We have informed the boy’s family, who are understandably heartbroken, and specially trained officers are supporting them at this unimaginably difficult time.