Teenager murdered on shopping trip was stabbed before being run over

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
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A teenager murdered on a trip to the local shops was stabbed and then run over by a car, police said tonight.

Michael McCarthy, 19, became involved in an altercation with two men, Scotland Yard said.

He had left his home in Yoakley Road, Stoke Newington, north London, to go to shops in Stoke Newington Church Street when he was attacked.

Stoke Newington Church Street where Michael McCarthy was stabbed

Scene: Stoke Newington Church Street where Michael McCarthy was stabbed while he was on the way to the shops

Officers were called to the incident shortly after 11pm on Thursday, and found a man suffering from stab wounds, a spokesman said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post mortem examination will take place on Monday at Poplar Mortuary.

Police appealed for information regarding a silver or grey Fiat Punto. The car, registration WN06 BVE, which was found near Welwyn Garden City on Friday, was seen driving away shortly after the incident.

Police particularly want to hear from anyone who saw it shortly after the incident, or before the time it was found on Friday.

Anyone who saw the car or has information regarding the murder should contact the incident room at Barking on 020 8345 3985, or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Two men in their 20s have been arrested in connection with the inquiry. They remain in custody at east London police stations.

Mr McCarthy is the 12th teenager to be murdered in London this year and the ninth to be stabbed. There were 29 teenage killings in the capital last year.

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