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Teenager Stabbed to Death at New Year's Eve Celebration in London

Harry Pitman, 16, was fatally attacked at Primrose Hill, as thousands continued to party around him; a suspect has been arrested and released on bail.

  • 16-year-old Harry Pitman was stabbed to death on New Year's Eve at Primrose Hill, a popular gathering spot for New Year's celebrations in London.
  • A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been released on bail.
  • Witnesses reported that the crowd, estimated to be around 30,000 people, continued to party as Pitman lay dying.
  • Harry Pitman's family and community held a vigil in his memory at Downhills Park in Haringey, north London.
  • Residents of Primrose Hill have been expressing concerns about increasing antisocial behavior in the area, which they say has become a party hotspot since the pandemic.
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