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15-Year-Old Arrested Following Fatal Stabbing in Hackney

The victim, also 15, was killed in an alleged mugging incident in east London, leaving the community in shock.

  • Police responded to reports of a stabbing in Stellman Close, Hackney, at around 4pm on Tuesday.
  • The victim, a 15-year-old boy, died at the scene despite efforts by paramedics.
  • A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
  • Witnesses claim the incident involved an attempted mugging where the victim refused to hand over his phone.
  • Local authorities and police are conducting extensive inquiries and increasing their presence in the area.
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