Four arrests over Fola's murder, as funeral support passes £5000 target

Detectives investigating the murder of 17-year-old Folajimi Orebiyi in Notting Hill have made a further arrest in connection with the investigation - bringing the total number of arrests to four.

A 15-year old boy was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of murder. He was taken into custody at a central London police station where he remains.

Two 16-year-old males were arrested Monday night on suspicion of murder. They remain in custody at separate central London police stations.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested earlier, on suspicion of murder and currently remains in custody at a central London police station.

Detectives continue to appeal for information and witnesses following the murder.

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at approximately 8.45pm on Sunday, to Portobello Road, W11, following reports of a teenage boy who had been stabbed.

Officers attended the scene and immediately administered first aid and CPR. London's Air Ambulance were called and arrived a short time later but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination took place on Tuesday at Westminster Mortuary. The cause of death was given as a stab wound.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating led by Detective Chief Inspector Laurence Smith.

Anyone with information should call police via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Fola's death has received sympathy across the nation. A crowd-funding campaign to support the cost of his funeral hit its £5000 target within hours, and at press time, was gradually creeping up to £6000. You can donate to the funds via https://www.gofundme.com/2cvbgqas