20/04/2011

Ninth Arrest In Edmonton Murder Investigation

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of Negus McClean in Edmonton. He remains in custody at an east London police station.

Police were called at 17.25pm on Sunday, 10 April to reports of a stabbing in Westminster Road north London.

Mr McClean suffered stab wounds to the chest and thigh was taken to Royal London Hospital but died later that night.

It is believed that around 13 young black men, believed on bicycles, chased Negus prior to the murder.

Eight other males have been arrested and bailed in connection with the inquiry.

(BMcN)

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