Police investigating the murder of Joshua Folkes have made an arrest.
The 15-year-old girl [A] was arrested in connection with the investigation this morning in the Enfield area – she remains in custody at a north London police station.
Officers continue to appeal for information after the murder investigation was launched in Palmers Green, following the death of 17-year old Joshua Folkes.
Police were called at approximately 00:45hrs on Tuesday, 3 December to Bowes Road, N13 following reports of a male suffering stab wounds.
Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended. A 17-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene at 01:26hrs.
Next of kin have been informed.
Although we await formal identification we are satisfied the deceased is Joshua Folkes, 17 (30.01.96). He was living in Enfield at the time of his death.
A post-mortem examination held on Tuesday, 3 December at Haringey Mortuary gave cause of death as a stab would to the chest.
The investigation is being lead by detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC).
Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Wall of the HMCC said: “We are appealing to the local community about the murder of a boy who was loved by his family. His death has left them devastated.
“We are appealing to Josh’s friends and the community to come forward and help us find his killers. Someone out there must know who is responsible for this murder.”
Police are asking anyone with information which may assist the investigation to contact the incident room on 020 8785 8244. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
