Three teenagers and a 21-year-old are
being questioned today in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old
stabbed to death in east London yesterday.
The
victim, named locally as Champion Ganda, was pronounced dead at the
scene in Sandringham Road, Forest Gate, following a fight in the street
at 2pm yesterday afternoon.
Another youth was found with stab wound as is in a stable condition in hospital.
Police cordoned off the murder scene yesterday afternoon on Sandringham Road, Forest Gate, East London
A Scotland Yard spokesman said the 21-year-old was arrested last night. He added: 'An 18-year-old and two 17-year-olds are being questioned in connection with the murder.'
Today Champion's older sister, Jennifer, said he was the 'best brother in the world'.
The
20-year-old, who lives in Canning Town, east London, said: 'He always
looked after me, always provided for us when I couldn't provide for my
two-year-old child.
'He always acted like my older
brother, so protective of me. I bought him cupcakes because I thought he
would be injured and I could just say to him, 'Don't get yourself into
any more trouble'. But they (his attackers) took my life away. My mum is
heartbroken.'
Police were called at around 2pm to Sandringham Road following reports of a fight near Sandringham Nursery School.
Friends of Champion Ganda left a floral tribute to the 17-year-old
Champion, who is believed to have been visiting a relative in the area, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Friends
of Champion's, Reanna McKenzie and Erica Castro, laid floral tributes
at the scene. 'He was just a really, really nice guy,' said Ms McKenzie,
16, of Stratford.
'He
was just adorable and he was so funny,' added Ms Castro, also 16. 'He
was rude but in a nice and funny way. We grew up together, back in the
days we used to hang around,' Ms Castro continued.
'He wasn't from around here he was from Stratford but he had friends around here.'
Friends of Champion used Twitter today to express their shock over the tragedy.
Under
the Twitter name Yelsa, a cousin named Ash tweeted: 'Ahh I miss his
cheeky grin. You hear about this knife crime everyday, but when it's
your family. R.I.P To My beloved cousin, That passed away few hours ago!
Words can't explain how I feel. Love you Champion.'
Another
cousin, Brenda Bokanga also tweeted her disbelief: 'R.I.P to my cousin
champion, passed away few hours ago, dont understand how I feel right
now, words cant describe , love you champs xxx.'
A
friend named Remi tweeted: 'So sorry for your lose, he will always be
remembered for his beautiful smile and cheeky laugh.. RIP Champ. I'm
still in shock that your gone, thoughts with your family, no mother
should bury their child.'
A
police spokesman said the deceased's next of kin had been informed, but
formal identification is still to take place. 'A post mortem will be
held in due course,' he said.
A neighbour of the scene, expressed her shock about the incident happening in the quiet street near a school.
Police
appealed for any witnesses or anyone with information to call police on
101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The fatal stabbing took place close to a primary school and a police station
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