Detectives investigating the murder of Joseph Olopo in the Brent Cross area of Barnet on Friday 17 February have made two further arrests.
On Wednesday, 22 February a man, aged in his early 20s [D], was arrested in the Barnet area on suspicion of murder. He was taken to a north London police station where he currently remains in custody.
The previous day, Tuesday 21 February a 20-year-old man [C] was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. He was taken into custody at a north London police station and later released on bail until a date late March pending further enquiries.
The investigation by Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command, led by Detective Chief Inspector Andy Chalmers, continues.
On Friday, 17 February police were called at around 19:15hrs to Heathfield Gardens, NW11 following reports of a number of males fighting.
Officers attended and found a man – later identified as 21-year-old Joseph who was from Colindale – with a stab wound to his neck. He was taken by London Ambulance Service to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Next to kin were informed.
A post-mortem examination held on Sunday, 19 February gave cause of death as a stab wound to the neck.
Detectives continue to appeal for witnesses and information.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist the police investigation is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8358 0100 or the police non-emergency number 101, or via Twitter @MetCC.
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the crimestoppers-uk.org website.
Previously two males – aged 20 [A] and 17 [B] – were arrested near to the scene on suspicion of affray. The 20-year-old man [A] was later released on bail until a date in early March pending further enquiries. The 17-year-old [B] was released with no further action.
