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16 year old party goer stabbed to death
A 16-year-old boy stabbed to death outside a birthday party in Croydon, south London, on Sunday morning, has been named as Wesley Sterling.
The boy was initially not thought to have been a guest at the party, which was held at Croydon Sports Arena, but police have now confirmed he was.
A post-mortem found the cause of death to be a single stab wound to the chest.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the investigation but has been released on bail until June.
Officers were called to the venue in Albert Road at 0018 BST on Sunday, following reports of a disturbance outside.
'Gatecrashing incident'
A police spokesman said: "On arrival they found a youth in a walkway near the club with serious chest wounds."
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The spokesman said there had been another incident at the same place at about 2300 BST, when between six and eight people had tried to gatecrash the party.
Det Insp Alison Hepworth said: "We know there were many guests at the party and would appeal to them to come forward with information on what happened."
Anyone with any information about the stabbing or the earlier incident has been asked to call 020 8721 4005 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Source BBC New
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16- year old girl dies
A 16-year-old girl who was shot in the neck at a takeaway restaurant in east London has died.
Agnes Sina-Inakoju was shot through the window of Hoxton Chicken and Pizza on Hoxton Street in Hackney by two people on bikes on Wednesday night.
She was taken to a local hospital but died on Friday morning, police said.
Detectives said it was too early in the investigation to say if the shooting was gang-related. Nobody has been arrested.
Det Ch Insp John Crossley, leading the investigation, said: "At this early stage, we believe two males approached the premises on mountain bikes.
It is highly likely she wasn't the intended target
Det Ch Insp John Crossley
"One fired a shot through the window, hitting the victim, who was inside the premises with friends."
He added: "There is nothing to indicate Agnes was part of any gang at this time.
"It is highly likely she wasn't the intended target."
He said the suspects were described as black youths, aged between 14 and 18 and wore dark clothing.
They made off down Falkirk Street towards Kingsland Road.
The shooting is being dealt with by detectives from the force's Operation Trident - the unit which investigates serious crime in the capital's black community.
A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
Police appealed for witnesses to come forward and contact police on 020 8733 4704.
Source: BBC News
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Can you be the next Asian Star?
Chelsea’s groundbreaking Search for an Asian Soccer Star is back and this year is bigger and better.
Two of last year’s Asian Stars have now gone on to sign for professional clubs and this year Chelsea will be offering six lucky players the chance to win a week-long trial at their world famous Academy.
Once again the club has teamed up with the Asian Media Group and Kick it Out to support the tournament which will take place on the second May Bank Holiday Weekend (29-31) for players from Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi backgrounds aged 8 to 13 years old.
Participants will be judged on a series of matches and tests specifically designed and used by the Chelsea Academy to examine speed, skill and ability.
One player from each age group will be selected for a week’s training with the Chelsea Academy squads during the summer with any player meeting the required standard being offered the chance to be signed by the Blues.
The initiative is the first of its kind ever undertaken by a professional football club and is designed to give a much needed boost to Asian participation at all levels of the game.
Last year’s initiative saw 350 young people attending the Cobham training ground and the three winning players training and turning out for Chelsea teams during the summer. Two of last year’s winners have since gone to be signed by Leyton Orient and Southend.
“Last year was a massive success with two of the boys going from Sunday League football to play for professional clubs,” said Simon Taylor Chelsea’s Head of CSR. “We want this year’s tournament to be bigger and better so we have doubled the amount of age groups and trials on offer. The scheme is not just about finding the next Anelka, Drogba or Lampard, it is about breaking down barriers, showing Asian players that opportunities at all levels of the game do exist and encouraging them to maximise their potential.”
Chelsea will also be inviting managers, coaches and scouts from clubs at all levels of the game to identify talented youngsters and information will also be on hand for Asian players to find clubs in their area.
Kalpesh R Solanki, Group Managing Editor of Asian Media & Marketing Group (AMG) said: “Asian Media & Marketing Group (AMG) are proud to be associated with Chelsea in their search for an Asian Soccer Star. The Asian community has become involved in many fields over the years but the involvement of Asians in football is scarce and we all need to work together and encourage more involvement from the community.
Piara Powar, Director of Kick It Out added: “"We fully endorse the Search for an Asian Star initiative. The outcomes from the 2009 initiative demonstrate how a project like this can break down stereotypes, and give genuine opportunities in the professional game for talented young Asian players."
"The Chelsea scheme uses the best that the club can offer to reach out to the best talent in a way that gives other young Asians the encouragement to believe that there is a place in the game for them."
Applications are now open but places are limited for each day. To register for the trials please visit the Chelsea website www.chelseafc.com/asiansoccerstar
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v are proud to have launched a new Olympic and Paralympic Games inspired round of vcashpoint. If you know of any young people that may be interested, please feel free to forward them the information below: -
vcashpoint is giving away £2,500 to 16-25 year olds in England with ideas for London 2012 inspired projects in their communities
If you, or a group of 16-25 year olds that you know, have got an idea for a London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games inspired volunteering project to improve your community, you could apply for a grant of up to £2,500 to bring your idea to life.
To get your brains-whirring Olympic and Paralympic Games themes include: Sport, Health Culture, Education and Environment.
To apply for a vcashpoint grant, you must be aged 16-25, live in England, and be up for running the project yourself. You'll need to show how your project will help other people (not relatives), the environment or your community and how it has been inspired by London 2012.
Apply now! Go to vinspired.com/vcashpoint
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Aspiring Footballer loses life
The football academy coaching the rising soccer star stabbed to death in Hackney's Amhurst Park at the weekend has paid tribute to the "popular and conscientious student".
Godwin Nii Lawson, 17, of Enfield was attacked along with two friends in Amhurst Park near to the junction with Durley Road in Stamford Hill shortly before 1.50am on Saturday (27 March).
He had joined the Oxford United Football & Education Academy and hoped to play for Manchester United in the future.
Police officers and paramedics found the three victims in the street suffering from stab wounds.
Godwin was pronounced dead at the scene at about 2.30am.
A post mortem examination carried at Poplar Mortuary on Sunday (28 March) gave the cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.
The two other victims, aged 18 and 20 - believed to be Daniel and Julian Escobar - were taken to an east London hospital suffering stab injuries. One is in a serious condition and the other is said to be stable. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Both remain in hospital.
Now Oxford United FC has released a statement paying tribute to its bright young star, saying: "Godwin was a popular and conscientious student who worked as hard in the classroom as he did during football training sessions.
"His dedication to the course was best exemplified by the way he applied himself tirelessly to his rehabilitation from a serious injury sustained last year. He will be hugely missed by students and staff.
"Oxford United Football Club and their Educational partner The Oxford Academy are currently supporting fellow students through this difficult time and ask that they - as well as Godwin's own family - are allowed the privacy to observe their own grieving process."
Co-student Gavin Hinds-Cadette posted an online tribute to Godwin.
"I don't no why you had to go you was never meant to die, you were destin 4 such greatness in whatever you choose to do," he wrote.
"From all the work you have put in over the last six months to getting back to playing and staying out of trouble and now it seems like it was all done for nothing.
"We used to train everyday always be the last ones at training and in the gym bussing bare jokes talking about real stuff and what we want from life.
"You was more then a friend but a brother, a role model, a teammate and so much more that words can't even explain."
No-one has been arrested over the stabbings.
Detectives from the Met's Homicide and Serious Crime Command are still appealing for information.
Detective Chief Inspector John Macdonald said: "We know the three victims were attacked in Amhurst Park near to the junction with Durley Road and that the suspects, believed to be at least four males, made off up Durley Road.
"The area would still have been quite busy at the time of the attack, so we need to speak to anyone who saw what happened.
"We would also like anyone who has information about the incident to call us."
Anyone with information should call 020 8345 3985 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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IT DOESN’T HAVE TO HAPPEN’ LAUNCHES FREE
MIXTAPE TO SAY NO TO KNIVES
The It Doesn’t Have to Happen campaign is spreading the ‘no to knives’ message with a mixtape featuring both leading and fresh talent. Chipmunk, Donaeo and Adam Deacon all feature on the playlist, alongside fresh talent from the It Doesn’t Have To Happen community.
The 14-track mixtape is free to download from the campaign’s website www.itdoesnthavetohappen.co.uk. All of the tracks have a positive anti-knife message.
Actor and MC Adam Deacon commented ‘Everyone is quick to pick up the mic and shout about negativity, thinking they’re gonna get reps. But this mixtape is about spreading a positive vibe and showing that we’re not about that foolishness. This is strictly business’.
12 year old rapper Lil Dreads added ‘It Doesn’t Have To Happen is a wicked campaign that gives young people the chance to shine. It’s amazing to be on the anti-knife mixtape alongside people like Chipmunk, Adam and Donaeo... support the cause and spread the word’.
It Doesn’t Have To Happen supporters submitted tracks through the social networking site Bebo, home of the campaign. Tracks were then shortlisted and selected by the young people that run the campaign.
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