Three teenage girls arrested over death of man, 75, in north London | UK news

Three teenage girls have been arrested over the death of a 75-year-old man in north London.

Police launched a murder investigation after officers were called to an incident on Seven Sisters Road at 11.35pm on Thursday.

The man, believed to be a Bolivian national, was taken to hospital where he died on Friday.

The three teenagers – aged 14, 16 and 17 – were arrested on suspicion of GBH before the man’s death. Police said this is being reviewed. They remain in custody and inquiries continue.

DCI Paul Waller, who is leading the murder investigation, said: “Three people are in custody and specialists from across the Met have been working at pace since last night to establish exactly what happened. Every possible line of inquiry is being followed, and this includes forensic work and ongoing inquiries to identify all available CCTV.

“I am grateful to those members of the public who have contacted police already. I urge anyone who saw the incident but has yet to contact police to please get in touch and share what they know.”

Supt Annmarie Cowley, a senior officer in Islington, said: “I know this death will cause shock and very real concern in Holloway and the wider Islington area. I share those concerns, and I want to assure local people that a thorough police investigation is under way.

“There are additional police patrols in the local area. I urge local people to speak with these officers if you have any information or any concerns. The officers are there to support you, and they will be in and around Holloway throughout the weekend.”