Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a sixteen-year-old in Croydon

A fifteen and eighteen-year-old have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a teenager in Croydon.

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at a residential address in Bracken Avenue, Shrublands, in the early hours of last Thursday.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in Brighton the following day in connection with the murder.

An 18-year-old man was also arrested on Saturday at an address in the Brierley Hill area of the West Midlands on suspicion of murder.

Police were called just before 1pm on Thursday, July 1, to reports of a disturbance at a residential address in Bracken Avenue.

Officers attended and found a 16-year-old male inside the address suffering from stab wounds.

They provided immediate first aid prior to the arrival of the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 1.34pm.

Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Blair, of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Our investigation is gathering pace but though we have made our second arrest, we still want to hear from anyone who has information relating to this horrific loss of a young life.

“Have you heard something that could assist my officers? Did you see something that could help?

“If you know anything, no matter how small it may seem, please do the right thing and get in touch.”

Enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8721 4961, call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 249/1JUL.