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Fifth arrest made in Eddie Kinuthia murder investigation
Another arrest has been made by police investigating the murder of Bristol teenager, Eddie Kinuthia.
Detectives have now arrested a fifth man in connection with their murder investigation following the death of Eddie King Muthemba Kinuthia last month.
Eddie, 19, died after being stabbed in Grosvenor Road Triangle Park in St Pauls, Bristol, at about 11pm on Friday 21 July.
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In an update issued on Wednesday, police said the latest arrest happened on Tuesday evening, and the suspect, a man who is in his 20s and from Bristol, was released under investigation early on Wednesday.
A man who was arrested on Monday has also been released on conditional police bail. Two other men also remain on bail while further enquiries are carried out.
Another man, arrested near the scene shortly after the incident, has been eliminated from the investigation.
A statement from the police said: “We still want to hear from anyone who: was in Grosvenor Road or the park area between 10.30 and 11.30pm that Friday or saw two people in dark clothing riding an electric motorbike similar to a Sur-Ron in the area that night.
“If you can help us to find answers for Eddie’s grieving family and friends, please call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5223175298, or quote Operation Barclay.
“Alternatively, you can provide information and footage online via the Major Incident Public Portal.
“To contact the independent charity Crimestoppers with information anonymously call 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online reporting form. You will never be asked your name and you cannot be traced.
If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5223175298.”
Main photo: Betty Woolerton
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