Girl, 14, among three arrested after death of man in fight in street
A TEENAGE girl is among three arrested on suspicion of murder after a fight left a man dead.
A 14-year-old girl and two males have been arrested on suspicion of murder
The 14-year-old, and two males aged 17 and 20, are being held in Becontree Heath, Essex, Scotland Yard said.
Officers were called to Stanhope Road just before 1pm on Monday following reports of a fight, and police and emergency services found a 58-year-old man suffering from assault-related injuries.
He died at the scene a short while later and his next of kin have been informed.
Police were called to Stanhope Road on Monday after receiving reports of a fight
The Metropolitan Police said a post-mortem examination and formal identification will take place in due course.
The force said officers remain on the scene and further forensic inquiries will be carried out.
Scotland Yard said the three are held in Becontree Heath, Essex
Detectives from the homicide and major crime command are investigating, while the 14-year-old girl, 17-year-old boy and 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder remain at separate east London police stations pending further inquiries.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8244 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.