Further arrest following Edmonton murder
19 April 2011
A 16-year-old boy [H] has been arrested today, Tuesday 19 April, in connection with the murder of Negus McClean in Edmonton on Sunday 10 April.
He is in custody at an east London police station.
Police were called at 19:25hrs on Sunday, 10 April to reports of a stabbing in Westminster Road N9.
A teenager suffering stab wounds to the chest and thigh was taken to Royal London Hospital but died later that night.
He was Negus McClean, 15, of Edmonton.
A post-mortem gave cause of death as a stab wounds.
It is believed that around 13 young black men, believed on bicycles, chased Negus prior to the murder.
Anyone who can assist should call the incident room on 020 8345 3775; if you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Seven other males have been arrested and bailed in connection with the inquiry.
Four males were arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday, 10 April: [A - 20 ys; B - 18 ys; C - 16 ys; D - 14 ys] were taken to a north London police station. They were later bailed to return pending further inquiries - A/B/D on 6 May; 'C' on 18 April.
On 15 April three males [E - 14 ys; F - 16 ys; G - 17 ys] were arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody in east London. They were later bailed to return pending further inquiries - E/F on 10 May; 'G' on 18 April.
- Negus McClean