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McCaulay Junior Urugbezi-Edwards: Tiverton Street murder victim named

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Detectives investigating the murder of a teenager near the Elephant & Castle have named the victim as McCaulay Junior Urugbezi-Edwards and issued a new appeal for information.

McCaulay Junior Urugbezi-Edwards: Tiverton Street murder victim named
McCaulay Junior Urugbezi-Edwards

At about 9.30pm on Sunday night 18-year-old McCaulay Junior Urugbezi-Edwards was found in Tiverton Street – on the edge of the Rockingham Estate – suffering from stab wounds.

He died in hospital less than two hours later.

DCI Richard Leonard said: "While there has been no arrest at this time, we are following a number of active lines of enquiry based on CCTV, forensic analysis and local engagement, and my team still needs to hear from anyone who has information concerning this incident.

"McCaulay was chased from Newington Gardens, which is known as Gaol Park, into Tiverton Street where he was attacked and found shortly after by LAS medics. Did you see the chase or the attack? Please call and share what you know with my team straight away."

Anyone with information is requested to call the police incident room on 020 8721 4622. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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