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Harry Uzoka death: Two arrested in model murder probe | Harry Uzoka death: Two arrested in model murder probe |
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A young male model has died after being found stabbed in a London street. | |
Two men were arrested after the 25-year-old was discovered fatally wounded in Old Oak Road, East Acton, at about 16:00 GMT on Thursday. | |
GQ magazine has named him as Harry Uzoka, a model who had recently done a photo shoot for them. | GQ magazine has named him as Harry Uzoka, a model who had recently done a photo shoot for them. |
Friends and fans, including fellow models and a singer, have paid tribute to Mr Uzoka, describing him as an "inspiration to young black men". | |
Two men aged 27 and 28 were arrested near to the scene on suspicion of murder, and are in custody. | |
'Tragic murder' | |
Det Insp Beverley Kofi, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "This is another tragic murder with a young male victim who has met a violent death." | Det Insp Beverley Kofi, of the Metropolitan Police, said: "This is another tragic murder with a young male victim who has met a violent death." |
Police think the incident started at Ollgar House, in Ollgar Close, and that Mr Uzoka was assaulted and stabbed before staggering and collapsing in Old Oak Road. | |
Det Insp Kofi added: "We believe there were a number of people involved, but we are still working to establish the circumstances and a possible motive." | |
It is the fifth murder investigation under way in London this year, four of which have been fatal stabbings. | It is the fifth murder investigation under way in London this year, four of which have been fatal stabbings. |
'So cool' | |
Fellow model Jourdan Dunn called Mr Uzoka a "young king" in her tribute on Twitter. | |
Singer MNEK tweeted: "I met him various times and thought he was always so cool. My heart goes out to his family. RIP." | |
A GQ reporter said: "The staff of GQ are appalled and saddened by his death and would like his family to know that our thoughts and prayers are with him and his loved ones." | |
Fan Lew Bloyce, 22, has followed the young model's blossoming career. | |
The Selfridges employee from south-east London said: "I've known of him for many years via social media. | |
"I've always looked at him as an inspiration to young black men and something of an icon." | |
'A great person' | |
A spokesman for Premier Model Management said its thoughts were with the Uzoka family. | |
The agency features a portfolio of photographs of Mr Uzoka. | |
Online clothing retailer Everlane added: "We're deeply saddened to hear about Harry Uzoka's passing. He was a wonderful model, but even more so a good person and a pleasure to work with. | |
"There's so much more behind the person you've seen in our campaigns. | |
"Thank you, Harry, for being such a great person. Rest in peace." |