Boy, 15, stabbed to death is named for the first time as two men are arrested

Two men aged 52 and 18 person been arrested connected suspicion of execution implicit the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old lad successful Woolwich.

Daejuan Campbell was recovered by officers with a stab coiled soon aft 6.30pm pursuing reports of a disturbance successful Eglinton Road, Woolwich, connected Sunday.

He died a abbreviated clip aboriginal and his adjacent of kin were informed, the Metropolitan Police said.

Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry said: ‘My thoughts are with Daejuan’s loved ones arsenic they effort and travel to presumption with this heart-breaking incident.

‘The probe into Daejuan’s decease is inactive successful the aboriginal stages and our officers are moving astir the timepiece to physique a representation of what happened connected Sunday evening.

‘Local officers volition stay successful the country whilst we proceed with our investigation. Please bash not hesitate to inquire immoderate questions, they are determination to enactment you and the community.’

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