Fifth teenager arrested in relation to fatal stabbing

A fifth arrest has been made in relation to the murder of 17-year-old Lord Promise Nkenda in Canning Town, police have confirmed.

An 18-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday - he has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Promise was fatally stabbed in the chest on Valentine's Day.

Three other teenagers, two aged 17 and a 14-year-old have also been charged with Promise's murder.

Another 17-year-old is currently out on bail after being arrested on suspicion of murder in February.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide and Major Crime Command incident room on 020 8345 3775 or via 101 quoting reference 8884/14Feb.

Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.