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Five arrested in connection with murder of Shakilus Townsend

By Channel 4 News

Updated on 06 July 2008

Five people have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old boy in south London last Thursday, reports Jane Dodge.

Shakilus Townsend died after being stabbed and beaten by a group of youths.

The arrests come as ministers say they want hospitals to pass on the details of all stabbings to police.

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