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Fatal stabbing of Harry Potter actor

Updated on 24 May 2008

By John Sparks

Robert Knox, 18, is stabbed to death after a fight outside a bar in Sidcup, Kent. The actor had filmed scenes in the new Harry Potter film.

Friends said he'd been trying to protect his younger brother when he was attacked.

Robert's parents described him in a statement as "kind and thoughtful .. and an asset to the family".

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He's currently being held in custody.

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