Teen Arrested Over Croydon Stabbing Murder
A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder in Brighton on Friday, 2 July. He is currently held at a police station in East Sussex, linked to a fatal stabbing in Croydon.
Late-Night Attack Leaves 16-Year-Old Dead
Police were called just after midnight on Thursday, 1 July, to a disturbance at a home on Bracken Avenue, Shrublands, Croydon. Officers discovered a 16-year-old boy inside with stab wounds.
Emergency teams, including London’s Air Ambulance, rushed to the scene and gave first aid. Sadly, the victim was pronounced dead at 01:34am.
Investigation Ongoing – Police Seek Witnesses
Next of kin have been informed, with a post-mortem scheduled soon. Detectives have not confirmed a motive and keep all options open.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Blair said: “Despite this early arrest, we still want to hear from anyone with information about this horrific incident.”
“Did you see or hear anything that could help? No detail is too small.”
Police urge anyone with information to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4961, call 101, or Tweet @MetCC quoting reference 249/1JUL.
