UK - Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, 19, fatally stabbed, Bristol, July 2023 *arrest*

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A teenager who was fatally stabbed in the St Paul's area of Bristol, has been named by police.
Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, 19, who was also known as EK, was found injured in Grosvenor Road shortly after 23:00 BST on 21 July and died in hospital.
In a statement, his family described their "beloved Eddie" as "a pure soul" with "the biggest of hearts".
Det Ch Insp Mark Almond asked witnesses to "tell us anything you know, no matter how small".

Bristol: Family pay tribute to teenager killed in stabbing

Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, 19, died in hospital after being stabbed in St Paul's, Bristol.

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Bristol murder victim formally identified | Avon and Somerset Police

Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia, who was also known as EK, died in hospital following an incident on Grosvenor Road, St Paul’s, on Friday 21 July.

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Almond, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “I’d like to again express our condolences to Eddie’s family at this devastating time.

“Specialist liaison officers are keeping his family informed about the progress of our investigation and we have officers and staff working around-the-clock to find out how and why Eddie died.

“We continue to appeal for anyone with any information which could help us to contact us. For the sake of Eddie’s loved ones, please come forward and tell us anything you know, no matter how small.

“If you don’t want to speak to police directly then please contact Crimestoppers anonymously. You won’t be asked your name and you cannot be traced whether you get in touch over the phone or online.”

 

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Man arrested in Bristol murder investigation | Avon and Somerset Police

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the ongoing murder investigation.

www.avonandsomerset.police.uk

A man has been arrested in connection to an ongoing murder investigation following the death of a 19-year-old man.
The 21-year-old man was arrested in the Kingswood area this evening (Monday 24 July) as part of the investigation into the death of Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia.

 

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St Pauls murder investigation sees man arrested

A 21-year-old man was arrested in Bristol this evening - he is being held in custody

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Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
“His aura and his joy could light up any room and uplift everyone who came into his presence. He gave the best hugs. He is deeply loved and will be sorely missed.''

 

[Luwin]

Detectives have now arrested a fifth man in connection with their murder investigation following the death of Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia last month.

Eddie Kinuthia death: fifth arrest in ongoing enquiry

Eddie, 19, died on Friday 21 July after being stabbed in the St Paul'

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Eddie Kinuthia: New CCTV issued after fatal Bristol stabbing

Eddie Kinuthia's mother is urging her son's killer to give themselves up.

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New CCTV footage connected to the fatal stabbing of a teenager could be key to finding his killer, police say.
Eddie Kinuthia, 19, died in hospital after being attacked by a passenger on an electric bike in the St Pauls area of Bristol on 21 July 2023.
Six arrests have been made but nobody has been charged in relation to his death. Three men remain on police bail.
Mr Kinuthia's mother, Irene Muthemba, urged her son's "cowardly" killer to give themselves up.
Police believe two men seen on CCTV riding an electric bike travelled from the Easton side of the M32 to the park in Grosvenor Road where Mr Kinuthia was stabbed.