Harry Pitman: Two teens arrested on suspicion of murdering boy, 16, who was stabbed to death on New Year’s Eve

TWO teens have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 16-year-old boy who was knifed to death on New Year's Eve.

Harry Pitman, 16, tragically died as crowds gathered in Primrose Hill, North London, to watch the fireworks.

The Met today confirmed a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

They attended a West London police station following a public appeal.

Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Grogan, who is leading the investigation, said: “This is a fast-paced investigation, and my team is working around the clock to identify those responsible.

“This is clearly a significant development, and we are keeping Harry’s family informed.”

Harry had been watching the fireworks with a group of friends when the horror unfolded.

Police believe he got in a fight with another boy at 11.40pm that resulted in him losing his life.

DCI Grogan added: “Our enquiries so far have established that there was no racial or gang element to this incident, it appears to have been a spontaneous fight between two people who didn’t know each other, that quickly escalated to extreme violence."

Three boys aged 15, 16 and 18 arrested in connection with Harry's death have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The teen's grandad described him as a "cheeky chappy" with "bright ginger hair he wore like a badge of honour".

Speaking outside his home in Tottenham, Philip Woolveridge, 59, said: "I can't express how devastated we are as a family. 

“Moving forward is going to be a slow process. I just cannot believe he's no longer here. I'm angry. I'm very angry. 

“He was really funny. Growing up, we looked after the children for a while and he was like Velcro to me. He was a lovely child. He was a fun-loving child, always laughing and joking.

"Every New Year's Eve is going to be a reminder of this now."

Anyone with information has been asked to call the investigation team direct on 020 8785 8099 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.