Arrest in Tottenham murder

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a man in Tottenham have made an arrest.

The 20-year-old man was arrested this afternoon (Friday, 9 February) on suspicion of murder; he remains in custody at a north London station.

An investigation was launched after police were called at approximately 01:28hrs on Saturday, 3 February, to St Mary’s Close, N17 to reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance and found a 22-year-old man suffering from fatal stab injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed. A post-mortem examination held at Haringey Mortuary on Monday, 5 February gave cause of death as hypovolemic shock and multiple stab wounds.

Formal identification has taken place and the victim is Kwabena Nelson.

Detective Chief Inspector Luke Marks is leading the investigation. He said: “This investigation continues to move at pace but I would reiterate my appeal for anyone who heard or saw a road traffic collision or disturbance in Kemble Road and St Mary’s Close in the early hours of Saturday morning to come forward and speak to police.

“If you were there and have information or saw something please call us on the incident room on 020 8358 0200 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Enquiries are ongoing.