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Two held over teenager stab death Two held over teenager stab death
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A teenager has been stabbed to death in Ilford, east London, according to police. Two people are being questioned after a teenager was stabbed to death in Ilford, in east London.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said he was found dead on Ilford High Road early on Saturday. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said the teenager was found dead on Ilford High Road in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The victim is believed to be aged 19. Another youth, aged 17, is in hospital with stab wounds, said to be non life-threatening. The victim is believed to be aged 19. Another youth, aged 17, is in hospital with stab wounds, which are not thought to be life-threatening.
Two people have been arrested. A total of 28 teenagers have now died in violent incidents in London in 2008. A total of 28 teenagers have now died in violent incidents in London in 2008.
Police said the incident happened after an altercation between the two teenagers and a group of up to three other males.Police said the incident happened after an altercation between the two teenagers and a group of up to three other males.
Det Ch Insp John MacDonald said: "As the incident unfolded, we understand a group of people gathered in the Clements Road area, who I believe would have witnessed the incident. Shops closed
Det Ch Insp John MacDonald said: "As the incident unfolded, we understand a group of people gathered in the Clements Road area, who I believe would have witnessed the incident.A large part of Ilford town centre was closed off on Saturday
"In particular, I am keen to speak to a young female in that group who may have had some interaction with the suspects prior to the attack.""In particular, I am keen to speak to a young female in that group who may have had some interaction with the suspects prior to the attack."
Police said they believe they know the identity of the dead teenager, and are in the process of informing next of kin.Police said they believe they know the identity of the dead teenager, and are in the process of informing next of kin.
A large section of Ilford town centre has been cordoned off, including parts of Clements Lane, Clements Road and Ilford High Road with several shops closed for the day.
Police officers and forensic teams were on the streets in the area searching in bins and on the ground.