Fight clue after youth’s body is found in field

 
30 May 2012
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A murder investigation is under way after the body of a teenage boy was found in a football field following reports of a fight.

The body of Luke Harwood, 18, from Havering, was discovered near a brook at Broadmead playing fields in Woodford Green shortly before 11pm on Monday.

Detectives believe the body may have been dumped there on Sunday evening. Police are appealing for anyone who saw anything suspicious, in particular a blue Fiat Punto in Courtland Close.

Four men aged 29, 26, 20 and 19 and a 20-year-old woman have been arrested. All are being held in

custody. Anyone with information is asked to call 020 8345 3865 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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