Another man arrested in connection St Pauls murder last month

19-year-old Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia was fatally stabbed on Friday, July 21

Eddie died after being attacked near his family home
Author: Oliver MorganPublished 7th Aug 2023
Last updated 7th Aug 2023

Avon and Somerset Police have have confirmed another man has been arrested by detectives in connection with the murder of 19-year-old Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia.

He died on the 21st of July after being stabbed multiple times near his family home in St Pauls, in Grosvenor Road Triangle Park.

The man, aged in his 20s and from Bristol, is currently in police custody following his arrest this morning (August 7).

Two other men previously arrested on suspicion of Eddie’s murder remain on bail.

A fourth man arrested near the scene shortly after the incident has been eliminated from the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Almond, the senior investigating officer, said: “If you witnessed anything on the night of 21 July, or have information about Eddie’s death, we need you to come forward and provide a statement.

“Specialist officers continue to support Eddie’s family and we really want to be able to give them all the answers they need about who killed Eddie and why.

“Please, if you can help us get these answers for Eddie’s family, come forward as soon as you can.”

To provide information to the police call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5223175298.

Alternatively, you can do this and provide any footage which could help online via the Major Incident Public Portal.

You can also contact Crimestoppers, 100% anonymously.

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