09/06/2010

Arrests Made Over Fatal Stabbing

Three men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a teenager in east London earlier this year.

Godwin Lawson, a 17-year-old footballer from Enfield, north London, died after he was stabbed in Stamford Hill on 27 March.

Two other men, aged 18 and 20, were also stabbed during the incident.

Three men, aged 19, 20 and 21, were arrested on Tuesday and are due to be questioned by officers.

Moise Avorgah, 19, of Tottenham, north London, appeared at the Old Bailey in April, charged with the murder of Mr Godwin. He was remanded in custody ahead of a hearing on 16 June.

Godwin was at the Oxford United Football and Education Academy.

(NS/GK)


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