A 15-year-old boy and 23-year-old man have been killed after a horror night of violence in Archway.
Police were scrambled to Elthorne Road just after 11.30pm on Thursday. The boy died at the scene while the man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
A third man, aged 28, was found at a nearby address with a stab injury which is not being considered life threatening.
Witnesses said a music video was being shot when violence flared.
One man, who wished not to be named, saw around 40 people listening to loud music as they loitered in the street where they had parked luxury cars, including Mercedes and Audis.
They appeared to be filming on their phones until a fight broke out and he called the police.
A woman, describing a similar scene, said the group were just “hanging around”, adding: “All of a sudden I heard a commotion.
“I heard one of them shout, ‘get up’ - that’s when I realised he was on the floor.
“I watched the police trying to resuscitate him right in front of me.
“I was disgusted.”
Another neighbour added that the group were recording on their phones and playing the same song on repeat.
A resident who knows the family of the 15-year-old boy described him as “a lovely boy from a lovely family.”
She said: “He is the second youngest of four kids. The mother is an amazing person, she works at a school. I don’t know what to think right now, such a nice boy.”
Another said: “There was filming and then all hell let loose. There were a lot of kids, some very young, hanging around. It’s a tragedy we are all shaken.”
Regina Agyeiwaa, 54, said: “There were paramedics at the scene working hard. I saw a bloody pair of jeans on the road. It was just horrible. For this to happen in our doorstep is terrifying.”
Another resident said: “My relative gave the boy mouth to mouth. He was a hero, it’s such a tragedy, he did his best. When I arrived there were police everywhere.”
Superintendent Jack May-Robinson, in charge of community policing for the Met’s Central North Command, issued a statement about the murders.
Speaking from the scene on Friday afternoon, he said: “The families of both victims have been notified and they continue to be supported by specialist officers. I ask that their privacy be respected as they try to come to terms with unimaginable loss.
“We are working closely with our Specialist Crime colleagues who are conducting fast time enquiries to identify and apprehend those responsible.
“A Section 60 Order granting officers additional stop and search powers has been authorised and additional patrols will be conducted to provide reassurance to the community. Please approach those officers if you have worries, concerns or information.
“I urge anyone with information concerning this incident to get in touch. We are committed to working with our borough partners to tackle street violence, but we can’t do this alone - if you can help this investigation please get in touch.”
Homicide detectives and forensics officers are trawling for clues at the scene. A police cordon is in place.
Police believe a large number of people were present when the attack took place and are urging witnesses to come forward.
There have been no arrests at this early stage.
Chief Superintendent Andy Carter said: “My thoughts are with the families of the two victims who have suffered such an unimaginable loss in this shocking and unacceptable incident.
“We will support our colleagues as they investigate and members of the public will see an increased policing presence in the area.
“I urge anyone who has information that can help us establish exactly what has happened to approach those officers or contact us immediately. A man and boy have lost their lives and we must now work together to identify those responsible and remove them from our streets."
