The suspects, aged 27 and 17, were apprehended on Monday evening on suspicion of murder...

Published: 5:13 am July 5, 2023
Updated: 1:22 am March 9, 2026
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the double murder of a 15-year-old boy and a 23-year-old man in Islington, north London – UKNIP

The suspects, aged 27 and 17, were apprehended on Monday evening on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. They are currently in custody at a north London police station.

The incident occurred on Thursday night when the 15-year-old victim, identified as Leonardo Reid, was found with injuries on Elthorne Road in Islington. Police and paramedics were called to the scene following reports of a stabbing, but unfortunately, Leonardo Reid was pronounced dead shortly after midnight. The 23-year-old victim, who also suffered stab wounds, was later pronounced dead at a West London hospital.

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