A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 19-year-old boy was stabbed to death in South London.
Tai Jordan O’Donnell was found with knife wounds to his legs in Croydon at round 12.12pm yesterday.
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A 19-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Croydon
Emergency crews raced to the scene however sadly he couldn’t be saved and was declared lifeless 5 minutes later.
A 22-year-old girl has at the moment been arrested on suspicion of murder and stays in custody.
Police say Tai’s subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable and a autopsy examination will happen in due course.
A cordon is in place whereas police examine.
The murder is the most recent to hit London this yr – with killings in capital hitting a three-year excessive.
A Sun investigation revealed deaths are up virtually 1 / 4 on final yr.
And there was a 20 per cent rise total in deaths over the previous three years
Homicide Detective Chief Inspector Mick Norman, main the Croydon investigation, stated: “Although we haven’t but had a proper identification we’re assured that the deceased is Tai Jordan O’Donnell from Croydon who was simply 19 years outdated.
“While our enquiries to set up the circumstances surrounding this incident proceed our ideas are with Tai’s household and associates who’re, little question, struggling to come to phrases with what has occurred.
“It is just too early to speculate relating to any potential motive.
“Despite the truth that an arrest has been made, I’m very eager to hear from anybody who has info and hasn’t but spoken with officers.
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“I perceive that some folks could also be reluctant to communicate straight to police. If that’s the case please contact Crimestoppers the place you gained’t even be requested to your title.”
Anyone with info can name police on 0208 721 4005, 101 or tweet @MetCC with the reference CAD2875/3MAR.
To stay nameless, ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Forensic officers on the scene at the moment
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A girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder
