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Teen Murders Shock London, Southampton Communities on Alert

12/10/2025

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Police Investigate Murders

In Islington, north London, police investigate the murder of a 15-year-old stabbed on December 9 on Westbourne Road; he died later that day.
Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart expressed condolences and acknowledged community concerns about the victim’s age.
A police cordon remains as officers conduct urgent inquiries.
In Southampton, 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who died after a night out on December 3.

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Pendlebury Sentenced for Attempted Murder

Declan Pendlebury was sentenced to 19 years for the attempted murder of a 14-year-old boy in St Helens.
The attack occurred on September 2, 2024, in a park, with Pendlebury and Robin Singh targeting the victim.
Robin Singh remains at large and is believed to have left the country.
The assault involved a machete and left the victim with severe injuries.

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Police Investigate Murders

In Islington, north London, police investigate the murder of a 15-year-old stabbed on December 9 on Westbourne Road; he died later that day.
Chief Superintendent Jason Stewart expressed condolences and acknowledged community concerns about the victim’s age.
A police cordon remains as officers conduct urgent inquiries.
In Southampton, 22-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who died after a night out on December 3.

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