Leonardo Reid died after being stabbed late on Thursday evening

Supt Jack May-Robinson delivered a media statement at the scene on Friday

DETECTIVES investigating a double murder – including the killing of a 15-year-old boy – were today (Sunday) renewing appeals for witnesses to come forward.

Leonardo Reid was named as the teenager who died at the scene in Elthorne Road, Archway, shortly after being stabbed on Thursday evening. A 23-year-old-man, meanwhile, was pronounced dead in hospital. Both had been stabbed in the chest.

A third victim in his early 20s is alive and is not in a life-threatening condition after being treated in hospital.

Police arrested a 46-year-old man arrested in the early stages of the investigation has been released and no further action will be taken.

Detective Chief Inspector Jim Eastwood, said this afternoon (Sunday): “We’re three days into our investigation, and whilst enquiries are ongoing, I still need to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Elthorne Road on Thursday night. Two people have lost their lives through an act of violence and it is vital that we get the answers their families so desperately need.

“I know that there are people who are yet to come forward. I would ask that you consider the feelings of those whose lives have been impacted upon by these senseless murders and make contact with us.”

Residents believe that the violence began while a group were working on filming a music video on the estate.

Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 9383/29Jun.

To remain 100% anonymous please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.