00:00Tragically, a 15-year-old boy lost his life yesterday after he was stabbed here in Hackney.
00:08We've informed the boy's family, who are understandably heartbroken, and specially
00:14trained officers are supporting them in this unimaginably difficult time.
00:20Last night our detectives worked around the clock to start to piece together what happened
00:25and as a result of those inquiries we have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of
00:31murder.
00:33He remains in custody for questioning.
00:37I know that the community will be searching for answers today and will be shocked and
00:43angry at this tragic loss of life.
00:47I want them to know that we will do everything in our power to provide those answers and
00:51bring those responsible to justice.
00:55Our investigation continues at pace today with officers conducting house-to-house inquiries,
01:00reviewing hours of CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses.
01:05Local people can also expect to see a higher police presence in the area over the coming
01:10days as our inquiries continue.
01:14A significant proportion of Stellman Close remains cordoned off as we conduct our forensic
01:19inquiries and closures are likely to remain in place for several more days.
01:26I am grateful to the residents and our local communities for their support and patience
01:31while we carry out this important investigative work.
01:36We know that there were people in or near to Stellman Close yesterday afternoon and
01:42we directly appeal to them to get in touch.
01:46Despite the arrest, your information is crucial.
01:50We believe that the suspect ran away from the scene, so if you are in the area at around
01:574pm, please contact us.
02:00Any information, no matter how insignificant it might first appear, could be vital information
02:06for our investigation.
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