Man arrested after death of teenager stabbed in front of his mother
The teenager was chased and stabbed to death by a machete-wielding mob back in 2021
A man has been arrested over the death of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in front of his mother in their own home.
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Camron Smith died when a machete-wielding mob barged into his house and chased him into his mother’s bedroom where he was fatally stabbed on July 1 2021 in Croydon, south London.
Police said a 26-year-old man arrested in Croydon on Friday in connection with Camron’s death remained in custody on Sunday morning.
Four people have previously been convicted for their part in the stabbing.
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Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend said: “This latest arrest demonstrates our commitment to this investigation, almost five years after Camron’s death.
“We remain dedicated to securing justice for the victim and their family.”