A second teenager has been arrested after a 15-year-old was stabbed to death in south London.
Zaian Aimable-Lina died at the scene of the attack in Ashburton Park, Croydon, shortly after 7.30pm on Thursday.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder late on Saturday and is being held at a police station.
Another 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday and has since been released on bail.
Officers found Zaian with stab injuries as they responded to reports of an assault in the park.
Despite their efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead. A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the heart.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Leonard made a direct appeal for information about his death.
He said: ‘My thoughts continue to be with Zaian’s family and friends as they cope with this tragic loss.
‘My team are continuing to work around the clock so that we can give Zaian’s family the answers they deserve.
‘Zaian’s death has sent shockwaves through the local community and London as a whole.
‘He was just 15 years old and had his whole life ahead of him and we need the community to work with us to bring those responsible to justice.
‘No matter how insignificant you may think it, if you have information that can help, you must do the right thing and contact us immediately.’
Less than an hour later on Thursday evening, a 16-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Yiewsley, west London, making 2021 the bloodiest year on record for teenage homicides in the capital.
The victim of the second stabbing has yet to be named, and no arrests have been confirmed.
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