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Islington stabbing: Leonardo Reid, 15, who was killed in double 'murder' during rap video shoot is pictured

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THE teenage victim of a savage knife attack during a rap video shoot has been pictured for the first time.

Leonardo Reid, 15, known as Leo to his friends, was killed while filming the video in Islington, North London, on Thursday evening.

Leonardo Reid, 15, was stabbed to death in Islington, North London, on Thursday

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Leonardo Reid, 15, was stabbed to death in Islington, North London, on ThursdayCredit: PA
Another man was killed in the attack, which reportedly took place during a rap video shoot

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Another man was killed in the attack, which reportedly took place during a rap video shootCredit: BPM

A 23-year-old man was also fatally knifed, while a 28-year-old man remains in hospital after being wounded.

Cops confirmed the arrest of a 46-year-old on suspicion of murder and attempted murder this afternoon.

They confirmed that they were called to the scene of the violence at around 11.33pm on Thursday, with the schoolboy being pronounced dead around midnight.

The other victim was taken to hospital, but passed away later that night.

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A post-mortem is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.

The third man was found at a nearby property and is currently receiving treatment for non-life threatening injuries.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "A 46-year-old man was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

"He remains in custody at a north London police station."

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Anyone with any information about the case is urged to contact the force on 101.

Those who wish to make an anonymous report can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A third man remains in hospital with stab wounds

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A third man remains in hospital with stab woundsCredit: PA
Cops have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with the double murder probe

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Cops have arrested a 46-year-old man in connection with the double murder probeCredit: PA