Clapham South stabbing: Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murder after fatal stabbing outside Tube station
Both the current suspect and the victim are 17-year-old boys
14:51, 5 NOV 2018
Clapham South Tube station on the evening of the killing (Image: Tears carpenter)
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder on Monday (November 5), three days after the fatal stabbing of another 17-year-old outside Clapham South Tube station.
Malcolm Mide-Madariola was found by police on Balham Hill at around 4.30pm on Friday (November 2) with a single stab wound.
The Peckham teenager, who studied at a Clapham college, was given emergency first aid and taken to a south London hospital but died a short time later.
Detective Chief Inspector John Massey said: "While we have made an arrest and this investigation continues to move at pace, I would reiterate my appeal for information.
Met Police still want to hear from witnesses
"The stabbing in Balham Hill followed an altercation a few minutes earlier involving two small groups of young males near to Clapham South Underground station. However I don't believe anyone involved had travelled on the tube.
"There were a large number of people present when emergency services arrived at the scene, and although many have come forward, I want to ensure that we have spoken to all potential witnesses.
"If you were in the area and saw anything suspicious – in particular if you saw an altercation or anything suspicious on Friday afternoon near to Clapham South station – then please call the incident room."
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The suspect is now in custody at a south London police station.
Malcolm's next of kin have been informed post-mortem examination will be held on Monday (November 5) at St George's Hospital Mortuary.
Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact the Major Incident Room on 020 8721 4868 quoting CAD 5291/02 Nov. To remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.