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Fifth Suspect Arrested On Suspicion Of Levi Ernest-Morrison’s Murder In Sydenham

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Levi Earnest-Morrison with his younger brother. Image: MET

Detectives have arrested a fifth man in connection to the murder of 17-year-old Levi Ernest-Morrison, who was stabbed to death in Sydenham.

The latest 18-year-old suspect was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and remained in custody at a south London Police station.

Previously, detectives arrested Nichola Leighton, 36, of Lockwood Close, Sydenham, and a 17-year-old male.

The duo has been remanded in custody after appearing at the Old Bailey as they await the next court date.

The police also arrested two teenage boys – 15 and 14-year-old. They were charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon on Tuesday, 20 April.

They appeared in custody at Bromley Youth Court and were remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey today, Thursday, 24 April.

Levi Earnest-Morrison was stabbed on Saturday, 10 April, near the junction of Hazel Grove in Sydenham road at 07:19 pm.

He was pronounced dead at 08:00 pm despite efforts by paramedics.

The result of the post-mortem conducted on Monday, 12 April, showed that Levi’s cause of death is a stab wound that led to severe bleeding.

The police are still appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to step forward and assist the police in bringing closure and justice to Levi’s family.

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