An 18-year-old boy was arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of Wesley Sterling.
The 16-year-old Croydon College student died after he was stabbed in the chest outside a 16th birthday party at Croydon Arena in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and possession of an offensive weapon. He has been bailed until June.
Police and ambulance crews were called after a disturbance the scene on Albert Road, South Norwood at 12.18am, where they found the 16-year-old, who had been stabbed in the chest, in a walkway near the club.
Detective Inspector Alison Hepworth investigating from HSCC said: "We know there were many guests at the party and would appeal to them to come forward with information on what happened."
Anyone with any information is asked to call the incident room in Sutton 0208 721 4005 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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