Two more arrests over fatal stabbing of boy, 15, and man, 23, in Archway

Leonardo Reid, 15, and a 23-year-old man died of stab wounds
Leonardo Reid
Met Police
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A man and a teenager have been arrested after a fatal stabbing in north London in which 15-year-old Leonardo Reid and a 23-year-old man were killed.

Scotland Yard confirmed two males, aged 27 and 17, were arrested on Monday evening on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and were in custody in a north London police station.

A spokesperson said: “The families of the deceased have been updated. They are being supported by specially trained officers.”

Police were called at 11.33pm on Thursday to Elthorne Road, Archway, to reports of a stabbing and Mr Reid, from Islington, was pronounced dead at the scene just after midnight.

The other victim, a 23-year-old man who has not been named, was taken to a west London hospital where he too was pronounced dead.

Special post-mortem examinations for both victims have given a provisional cause of death as a stab wound to the chest, said police.

A third victim, believed aged 28, was also found at an address in the N19 area, police said. He had suffered a stab wound, and was taken to a north London hospital where he remains. His condition is not thought to be life threatening.

A 46-year-old man who was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder was later released with no further action.

Shocked locals near Elthorne Road described how they were kept awake by a group of 40 youngsters who appeared to be recording a music video before a “commotion” broke out late on Thursday.

Police said in a statement on Friday that they believe a large number of people were present when the attack took place and are urging witnesses and those with information to come forward.

Chief Superintendent Andy Carter said: “My thoughts are with the families of the two victims who have suffered such an unimaginable loss in this shocking and unacceptable incident.”

Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 9383/29Jun.

To remain 100% anonymous please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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