Boy held in Paris over Keanu Harker shooting death

Keanu Harker smiles while wearing a black jacketImage source, Met Police
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Keanu Harker died in hospital after the shooting

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Paris on suspicion of murder as police continue to investigate the killing of Keanu Harker.

Mr Harker, 18, was found with gunshot injuries on Great Cambridge Road in Enfield, north London, on the evening of 26 June and died in hospital.

The arrest on Sunday in the French capital came after an international arrest warrant was issued for the boy, who has not been named. The Metropolitan Police said extradition proceedings "will commence in due course".

An 18-year-old girl was arrested on the same day at London St Pancras International railway station, on suspicion of assisting an offender, and she remains in custody, the Met said.

There have been a number of other arrests relating to Mr Harker's death and two people have been charged in connection with the murder investigation.

A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested on 29 June and charged on 30 June with murder.

Eliezer Mbike, 25, of Oulton Road, Tottenham, was arrested and charged on 30 June with perverting the course of justice.

A trial will take place at the Old Bailey in May.

A 39-year old man was arrested on 24 July on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

He has since been bailed to return in September pending further inquiries.

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