Islington stabbing: Leonardo Reid, 15, who was killed in double ‘murder’ during rap video shoot is pictured
The teenage victim of a brutal knife attack during a rap video shoot has been pictured for the first time.
Leonardo Reid, 15, known to his friends as Leo, was killed while filming the video in Islington, North Londonon Thursday evening.
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A 23-year-old man was also fatally stabbed, while a 28-year-old man remains hospitalized after being wounded.
police officers confirmed this afternoon the arrest of a 46-year-old on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
They confirmed they were called to the scene around 11:33pm Thursday and the student was pronounced dead around midnight.
The other victim was taken to the hospital but died later that night.
An autopsy is planned to determine the exact cause of death.
The third man was found at a nearby property and is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A 46-year-old man was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.”
“He remains in custody at a north London police station.”
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call police on 101.
Anyone wishing to file an anonymous complaint can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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