13/08/2013

Boy Dies In London Stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has died after being stabbed in east London.

Two teenagers were found with knife wounds at about 21:50 on Monday evening in Spey Street, Poplar.

One of the teenagers, who has been named as Ajmol Alom, later died.

Relatives named the victim, however this is yet to be confirmed by Scotland Yard.

The second teenager, 16, is in hospital with non-life-threatening facial injuries.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Det Ch Insp Colette Smyth said: "We believe there were a number of people in the area at the time and we would appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information to please come forward.

"We are keeping an open mind about any possible motive at this stage."

The family of the deceased teenager has been notified.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course, according to the Metropolitan Police.

(IT/CD)

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