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  • Boy, 16, identified and pictured after fatally stabbed outside of school

    Boy, 16, identified and pictured after fatally stabbed outside of school

    Police have released the name and photo of a 16-year-old kid who was killed by a ‘brutal’ knife attack only yards from his school.

    Just after 4 o’clock on Friday, Renell Charles was stabbed in Walthamstow, east London.

    He passed away there, in front of other students and onlookers who had seen the incident, not far from Kelmscott School, where he was a Year 11 student.

    Police today revealed that a 16-year-old boy was detained on suspicion of murder in the early hours of Sunday after he went to an east London police station, after the opening of a murder investigation.

    The teenager remains in custody, while Renell’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.

    Detective Chief Inspector Mark Rogers, who is leading the Met’s investigation, asked for images and footage that may help the investigation to be shared with police.

    DCI Rogers said: ‘This is a fast moving investigation and we are aware that this brutal attack took place near a school, and was witnessed by many bystanders and young people.

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    ‘My thoughts are with them as they come to terms with seeing such an act of violence unfold, and I would ask anyone with footage or images to do the right thing and send them into my team of detectives.

    ‘If you wish to submit images or footage anonymously, please share via Crimestoppers, or you can contact the Major Incident Room where one of my team will be able to take your call. You can also share the images via the Public Portal.’

    He added: ‘We also know that there was heavy traffic on Markhouse Road at that time of day and we think there is a strong chance some people will have dashcam footage.

    ‘Please review what you have and send anything that may assist the investigation without delay.

    ‘A young boy has lost his life and evidence such as this can contribute to securing justice for his family and friends.’

    A post-mortem examination took place on Saturday and found the cause of death to be a stab wound to the chest.

    In a statement on Friday, Kelmscott head teacher Sam Jones said: ‘I cannot overstate how devastated I am by today’s senseless violence and I am sure the Kelmscott community shares my grief and sadness.

    ‘Kelmscott is a large and tightknit family and this loss will be felt for a long time to come.

    ‘I urge our community to remain respectful of the victim’s family and the police investigation. We will be offering counselling and support to pupils affected by this tragedy.’

    Grace Williams, leader of Waltham Forest Council, said in a statement: ‘Nobody should have to deal with the loss of somebody so young and my heart goes out to the family and friends of the deceased.

    ‘Their loss is our loss. The people of Waltham Forest and beyond will be shocked by this senseless act.’

  • 17-year-old boy fatally stabbed at a house party

    17-year-old boy fatally stabbed at a house party

    Last night at a house party, a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed.

    After hearing that a man had been stabbed, Yorkshire Ambulance Service notified West Yorkshire Police, who were dispatched to Salisbury Grove in Armley at at 2.48 am.

    There were several people in the house when the police arrived, and they were ordered to leave right away.

    They discovered an injured teenage boy.
    A short while after being taken to the hospital, he was declared dead.

    A man who lives across the street from where the house party told Yorkshire Live, said: ‘I live opposite the house where the tragedy happened.

    ‘They are new houses and have only been built a couple of months ago and this was the first party I think to be held there.

    ‘The mood was fine, music was a bit loud but everyone was enjoying themselves. I thought no more of it and went to bed.

    ‘It was only in the morning when I woke up that I saw all the police and the area cordoned off.

    ‘Sadly the first party to be held there and it’s ended in tears.’

    A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: ‘Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a 17-year-old boy in Leeds.

    ‘At 2.48am this morning, police received reports of a disturbance at a house in Salisbury Grove, Armley, where a party involving a large number of people had been taking place.

    ‘A further call was received from the ambulance service who were responding to a male reported to have been stabbed at the address.

    ‘Officers attended and dispersed people from the area around the address, and the victim, a 17-year-old boy from Leeds, was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

    ‘Detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are treating his death as murder.

    ‘A scene remains in place around the address in Salisbury Grove to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.’

    Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Alan Weekes said: ‘The loss of a young life in such sudden and violent circumstances is an absolute tragedy, and we are treating this incident very seriously and doing everything we can to identify those responsible.

    ‘We are continuing to support this young man’s family at what is clearly an incredibly difficult time for them, and we are committed to getting them the answers they need as we progress our enquiries.’