Five arrested over fatal stabbing of boy, 15, after two-week manhunt

Five arrested over fatal stabbing of boy, 15, after two-week manhunt

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Sat, December 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM UTC

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A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenage boy was stabbed to death in North London.

Following a two-week manhunt and a public appeal following the murder of 15-year-old Adam Henry, the Metropolitan Police said officers had arrested Abdel Dedour at an address in northwest London on Boxing Day.

Three other men and a woman who were at the property, aged between 18 and 47, were also detained for assisting an offender.

The woman, aged 47, was further arrested after an assault on a police officer while one of the three men, aged 39, was further arrested for domestic violence and driving offences. All five remain in custody, detectives said.

Adam’s family described him as a 'loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend'.<span> Credit: Metropolitan Police</span> — Adam’s family described him as a 'loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend'. Credit: Metropolitan Police

Police were called at around 1pm on Tuesday December 9 to reports of a stabbing on Westbourne Road in Islington.

There, Adam was treated by paramedics for a stab wound before being taken to hospital. Despite the efforts of medical staff he died in hospital later that afternoon.

In a previous statement, Adam’s family described him as a “loving son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend” and said they will “never recover from the loss and not having him in our lives”.

“He had many interests and was always there with a smile and cheeky sense of humour. He was good-natured and loyal,” they added.

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The Met said Adam’s family are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Adam’s loved ones throughout this unimaginably difficult time.

“There is no place for senseless acts of violence on our streets – and those responsible for such crimes should be brought to justice.

“My dedicated team have worked tirelessly over the last few weeks.”

Tsidi Winion, 20, of Handyside Street in Camden, was charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon on December 15 and faces trial next year.

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