Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old student director Finbar Sullivan in Primrose Hill earlier this week.The Metropolitan Police said a 27-year-old man was detained on suspicion of murder, while a 25-year-old man was arrested on charges of assisting an offender.
Both remain in custody.
Officers were called to reports of a fight on Tuesday evening, where Sullivan was found with fatal stab wounds and died at the scene. Another man in his 20s was also found with stab wounds nearby, although his injuries were not life-threatening.
Victim is remembered as ‘intelligent and talented’
Sullivan’s father, Christopher, paid an emotional tribute, describing his only son as “extraordinary” and full of promise.“He was the most beautiful, lovable boy… and he had a very bright future,” he said, adding that his son went to the park just to use the camera he had recently received as a birthday present.The 21-year-old had aspirations of following in the footsteps of his grandfather, famed cinematographer Michael Seresin, and had plans to start a creative venture with his father.
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Detective Inspector Andy Griffin, who is leading the investigation, said officers were working “around the clock” to trace everyone involved.Police urged anyone with information or footage – especially with videos of the incident circulating online – to come forward. Additional patrols have also been deployed in and around the Primrose Hill area as the investigation continues.
