Two more arrests over shooting of boy in Stockwell

Lathaniel Burrell  wearing a black hooded top in front of two vehiclesImage source, PA Media
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Lathaniel Burrell died at the scene of the shooting

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Police have arrested two more suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenager in south London.

A 17-year-old boy from Peckham and a 30-year-old man from Lambeth were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of murder, following the shooting of Lathaniel Burrell, 16, on Paradise Road near Stockwell Tube station on 4 March, the Met Police said.

They remain in police custody, the force added.

Lathaniel's family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Another 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was previously charged with murder on 11 March and appeared at Bromley Youth Court on 12 March.

He is due to appear at the Old Bailey on 29 May.

Omar Prempeh, 32, of Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, was also charged with murder on 8 March in relation to the investigation.

He appeared at the Old Bailey on 12 March and is due to appear before the Old Bailey on 29 May.

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