Community mourns Canning Town stabbing victim Promise Nkenda
Friends and family paid tribute to stabbing victim Promise Nkenda on Sunday. Picture: Ellie Hoskins - Credit: Ellie Hoskins
Friends and family of a teenager stabbed to death in Canning Town on Valentine’s Day released balloons in his memory on Sunday.
Friends and family release balloons in memory of stabbing victim Promise Nkenda. Picture: Ellie Hoskins - Credit: Ellie Hoskins
Lord Promise Nkenda, known as Promise, died shortly after being found lying injured in the quiet cul-de-sac Goldwing Close.
The 17-year-old became the third teenager to die as a result of knife crime in the capital so far this year.
Dozens of blue and white balloons filled the air above Pier Road, North Woolwich, on Sunday afternoon for a touching tribute in his memory.
The memorial event featured speeches from his friends and sister, Maludi.
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Police have charged a third 17-year-old boy with his Promise’s murder.
He was arrested on Monday, February 19 and held in custody at a police station; later bailed to return in mid-March.
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Two further 17-year-olds appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder and robbery last week.
