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| Lewisham murder probe after teen stabbed to death | |
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| A murder investigation has been launched after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in south-east London. | |
| Officers were called to reports of an altercation between a number of youths in New Cross Road, Lewisham, at around 19:40 BST on Sunday. | |
| The victim, found in nearby Camplin Street, was taken to hospital but later died. | |
| Two male youths - aged 15 and 16 - are currently being held in custody at a south London police station. | |
| Both were arrested close to the scene. | |
| DCI Reeves of the Metropolitan Police said: "It was still daylight when the altercation began and we believe there could have been many people in the area who may have seen something which could provide valuable information to the investigation. | |
| "I would urge them to contact police as soon as possible." | |
| The victim was initially identified as a 15-year-old boy before his age was amended in a Met Police statement. | |
| His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course. | |
| An incident room has opened at the homicide and major crime command. | |
| Cordons are currently in place at the scene of the incident. |