Islington double homicide investigation: Man arrested as police identify boy, 15, stabbed to loss of life

A youngster stabbed to loss of life in Islington has been named by police.

Leonardo Reid, 15, was discovered wounded at round 11.30pm on Thursday in Elthorne Road, Islington, after police and paramedics were called to reports of a stabbing. He was pronounced lifeless shortly after midnight.

A 23-year-old man who was additionally found with stab accidents on the identical evening was pronounced lifeless at a west London hospital.

A 46-year-old man was arrested immediately on suspicion of homicide and tried homicide, the Metropolitan Police stated.

He stays in custody at a north London police station.

A 3rd sufferer, who police imagine is 28, was discovered at an handle in north London with stab wounds. He was taken to a north London hospital the place he stays in a non-life threatening situation.

Anyone who has data that might assist police ought to name 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 9383/29Jun or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.