A 15-year-old schoolboy has been arrested on suspicion of the homicide of Harry Pitman on New 12 months’s Eve.
Detectives investigating the homicide of Harry Pitman who was fatally stabbed on New 12 months’s Eve have made two additional arrests together with the fifteen-year-old schoolboy.
Final evening detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command arrested the kid on suspicion of homicide and an 18-year-old man on suspicion of affray.
Each have been taken to central London police stations the place they continue to be at the moment.
Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Grogan, who leads the investigation, mentioned: ‘Harry had been with a gaggle of mates close to the viewing platform on Primrose Hill the place that they had gathered to rejoice the New 12 months and watch the firework show.
‘It was there that Harry grew to become concerned in an altercation that might have devastating penalties.
‘We’re conscious of hypothesis, particularly on social media, that the assault might have been racially motivated and I can verify that there is no such thing as a indication of a racial motive.
‘Regardless of having made three arrests, I’m nonetheless very eager to listen to from anybody who has footage or data that would help our investigation.
‘Equally, I want to thank everybody who has come ahead to date – the assistance that you’ve given makes a distinction.’