A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Malcolm Mide-Madariola.
Police made the arrest on Monday, November 5, as part of their ongoing investigations. He remains in custody at a south London police station.
Malcolm died from stab wounds in hospital on November 2 after he was stabbed outside Clapham South Tube Station. Officers and paramedics gave him emergency first aid before he was taken to hospital, where he died.
A post-mortem examination will be held today (Monday, 5 November) at St George’s Hospital Mortuary.
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DCI Massey said: “While we have made an arrest and this investigation continues to move at pace I would reiterate my appeal for information.
“The stabbing in Balham Hill followed an altercation a few minutes earlier involving two small groups of young males near to Clapham South station. However I don’t believe anyone involved had travelled on the tube.
“There were a large number of people present when emergency services arrived at the scene, and although many have come forward, I want to ensure that we have spoken to all potential witnesses.
“If you were in the area and saw anything suspicious – in particular if you saw an altercation or anything suspicious on Friday afternoon near to Clapham South station – then please call the incident room.”
Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact the Major Incident Room on 020 8721 4868 quoting CAD 5291/02 Nov. To remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Enquiries continue.
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