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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. | 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. | 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. |
Several fashion brands and a modelling agency have named the victim as Harry Uzoka. | |
Friends and fans, including fellow models and a singer, have paid tribute to Mr Uzoka, describing him as an "inspiration to young black men". | 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' | '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. | 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." | 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' | 'So cool' |
Fellow model Jourdan Dunn called Mr Uzoka a "young king" in her tribute on Twitter. | 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." | Singer MNEK tweeted: "I met him various times and thought he was always so cool. My heart goes out to his family. RIP." |
GQ magazine 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. | 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. | 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." | "I've always looked at him as an inspiration to young black men and something of an icon." |
A spokesman for Premier Model Management said its thoughts were with the Uzoka family. | A spokesman for Premier Model Management said its thoughts were with the Uzoka family. |
The agency features a portfolio of photographs of Mr Uzoka. | 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. | 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. | "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." | "Thank you, Harry, for being such a great person. Rest in peace." |
Fashion brand G-Star RAW said: "Harry has worked closely with us as a model. Harry had a contagious personality - he would light up the room and make everyone on set smile. | |
"We will miss him." |