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Suspect arrested on suspicion of murdering Eddie Kinuthia
A new suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a teenager in St Paul’s on Friday, July 21.
19-year-old Eddie Kinuthia died after being stabbed multiple times in Grosvenor Road Triangle Park in St Paul’s.
Detectives investigating the death arrested a man from Bristol who is in his 20s on Monday morning. He is currently being held in police custody, Avon and Somerset police said.
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Two other men previously arrested on suspicion of Eddie’s murder remain on bail while further enquiries are carried out.
A fourth man arrested near the scene shortly after the incident has been eliminated from the investigation.
The fatal stabbing took place on Grosvenor Road in St Paul’s – photo: Betty Woolerton
Officers from the Major Crime Investigation Team are continuing to appeal for the public’s help with the investigation.
Detective chief inspector Mark Almond, the senior investigating officer, said: “If you witnessed anything on the night of 21 July, or have information about Eddie’s death, we need you to come forward and provide a statement.
“Specialist officers continue to support Eddie’s family and we really want to be able to give them all the answers they need about who killed Eddie and why.
“Please, if you can help us get these answers for Eddie’s family, come forward as soon as you can.”
To contact the independent charity Crimestoppers with information anonymously call 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online reporting form. You will never be asked your name and you cannot be traced.
Eddie Kinuthia’s family issued a tribute to the young man following his tragic death: “Our beloved Eddie was a pure soul. He had the biggest of hearts, and his love was widespread and appreciated by so many people who had ever met him. He had a great presence and the brightest of smiles.
“His aura and his joy could light up any room and uplift everyone who came into his presence. He gave the best hugs. He is deeply loved and will be sorely missed.
“He’s been taken from our presence, but he will forever be treasured in our hearts and our memories. We appreciate all the love and support we’ve received from friends and family worldwide, the Kenyan community in the UK, St Pauls neighbourhood and the whole Bristol community.
“We thank God for Eddie’s life and the years we’ve had with him, and we believe he is at peace. We are appealing to anyone who has any information that can help the police find those who did this to come forward so we can get justice for Eddie. Thank you.”
Main photo: Avon and Somerset Police
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