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Boy, 15, Stabbed To Death Is Named – As Two Men Arrested

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A 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in southeast London has been named – as two men were arrested on suspicion of murder.

The Metropolitan Police said the victim was Daejuan Campbell and his family are being supported by specialist officers.

The two arrested men – aged 52 and 18 – remain in police custody.

Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Eglinton Road, Woolwich, at about 6.30pm on Sunday.

Daejuan was found at the scene with a stab injury and died a short time later.

A witness told how the teenager said “I’m 15, don’t let me die” as he lay bleeding.

Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry said: “My thoughts are with Daejuan’s loved ones as they try and come to terms with this heart-breaking incident.

“The investigation into Daejuan’s death is still in the early stages and our officers are working around the clock to build a picture of what happened on Sunday evening.”

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