The senior detective leading the Met’s investigation into the murder of a 14-year-old boy has thanked people in Newham for their support and encouraged others to come forward with any information.
A murder investigation was launched following the fatal stabbing of Fares Maatou in Barking Road, E16. Police were called to the location at 4.56pm on Friday, 23 April, and found 14-year-old Fares suffering stab injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead shortly after 4.30pm.
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