A 15-year-old boy, Brayan David Saldarriaga from Haringey, was found with stab wounds after reports of disorder in Poplar Close, Hackney, shortly after 19:15 BST on Monday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police arrested a 16-year-old boy on Thursday on suspicion of murder, and he remains in police custody. Det Ch Insp Lucie Card said police thoughts remain with Brayan’s loved ones and acknowledged the impact on the local community. Officers urged anyone with questions, concerns, or information to speak with patrol officers. Police also asked witnesses and anyone with mobile phone footage from the large gathering to come forward, saying information could be vital.
"A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a boy was stabbed to death in east London. Brayan David Saldarriaga, 15, from Haringey, north London, was found with stab wounds following reports of disorder in Poplar Close, Hackney, just after 19:15 BST on Monday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers arrested the 16-year-old boy on Thursday and he remains in police custody."
"Det Ch Insp Lucie Card, from the Metropolitan Police, said: "Our thoughts remain with Brayan's loved ones following this tragic incident. We understand the impact this incident has had on the local community." She added: "If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to speak with one of our officers on patrol in the area this week.""
""We know there were a significant number of people who recorded the large gathering and the incident on their mobile phone. "I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or who has footage of the incident to come forward to police - your information could be vital.""
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