HALLOWEEN VIOLENCE SPREE: Man killed and dozens injured in shocking attacks
HALLOWEEN mayhem broke out nationwide yesterday as children were randomly attacked in violence that left one young man dead and dozens in hospital.
Forensic officers investigating the scene where Scotty Bitra was murdered
Four people were stabbed with one man, recruitment consultant Scotty Bitra, 22, dying from his injuries in Croydon, south London.
A friend said of keen footballer Scotty: “He was a good guy who everyone turned to for advice and guidance.”
A murder investigation has been launched after Scott was killed and three others injured
In Ealing Broadway, a 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the back of the head and neck by a masked thug.
A youth was detained after a firework rocket nearly hit a policeman in Tottenham.
Forensic officers search the scene for clues
Violence erupted as more than 200 motorcyclists gathered in Birmingham.
He was a good guy who everyone turned to for advice and guidance
At least seven people were arrested and 10 motorcycles seized.
At one point up to 100 masked bikers surrounded a police van while the fire service said a group had tried to stop them from responding to an emergency call.
Youths throw LIT FIREWORK at group of passing children
Four people were stabbed in Croydon last night, it is reported
In Leeds about 50 off-road motorcycles and quad bikes terrorised Leeds city centre’s pedestrian zone, bringing a busy road to a standstill.
Police were also targeted with fireworks as they attempted to disperse a crowd of about 100 youths in Chestnut, Hertfordshire.