Teenager stabbed to death in Southwark named by police

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19-year-old Francois Kablan was found with stab wounds on Great Dover Street at 5.30pm on Wednesday after reports of several men fighting nearby. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Three teenagers and a 20-year-old man were arrested nearby on suspicion of murder.

Francois played in the reserves for Harlow Town Football Club. In his last match for the side he scored a game winning hat-trick. In a short statement the club paid tribute to his ability.

Police have asked that anyone with information about the incident, no matter how small, contact them immediately.