Shae Gordon: Boy, 17, stabbed to death in east London named

A 17-year-old stabbed to death in east London has been named by police.and died in the early hours of Sunday.An 18-year-old man was arrested on Monday on suspicion of violent disorder and remains in custody.

Det Ch Insp Mark Rogers, who is leading the inquiry, said: "Shae's family have our assurances that we will do everything we possibly can to bring them justice and support them following their terrible loss. "I also want to reassure them and the wider community that my team and I are working around the clock to establish exactly what has happened and who is responsible."He added: "I am aware of reports saying that about a hundred people, armed with weapons were involved. While I would stress that our investigation is in its very early stages, this information does not appear to be wholly accurate.

"We know a significant number of people were caught up in this incident but not necessarily directly involved or armed with weapons."

Death penalty should be made

Another tragic death. This has got to stop. Our leaders must act. Our communities have got to do something. Too many in our city just shrug and carry on.

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