Joao Gomes: Boy, 14, arrested after teenager stabbed to death at Snapchat party in Enfield

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after another teenager was knifed to death in north London.

Detectives arrested the youngster on Tuesday afternoon over the murder of Joao Ricardo Gomes, 18, in Enfield on May 13.

Scotland Yard confirmed he has since been released under investigation.

Mr Gomes became the thirteenth person to be killed by a knife on the capital’s streets in three weeks when a private party publicised on Snapchat raged out of control.

Two other teenagers, aged 17 and 19, were left with serious injuries as violence flared among more than 100 youths, some as young as 12, who spilled out into the streets at 10.30pm.

All three were taken to hospital where Mr Gomes was pronounced dead at 11.41pm.

Detectives are still appealing for witnesses and anyone who can help their investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the assault or has any information that could assist police with their investigation, should contact the incident room on 020 8217 6582 or via twitter @MetCC.

To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.