A 17-year-old boy has been arrested by detectives investigating a stabbing in Tottenham earlier this week

Jordan Briscoe Credit Metropolitan Police

An arrest has been made in connection with the murder of Jordan Briscoe, who was stabbed in Tottenham earlier this week.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday, 8th March on suspicion of murder and robbery. He remains in custody at a north London police station.

At 22.17pm on Sunday, 5th March, police were called to reports of a stabbing on Arnold Road. Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service, finding a 25-year-old man with stab wounds. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital, where he died later that night.

Though the victim has not been formally identified, police believe him to be Jordan Briscoe.

A post-mortem examination at Haringey Mortuary on Wednesday, 8th March confirmed the cause of death to be sharp force trauma to the chest.

Witnesses are encouraged to contact 020 8358 1010 or via 101 quoting reference CAD 6900/05Mar. To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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