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Last Updated: Saturday, 17 November 2007, 15:18 GMT
Teenager is found dead in street
Map showing Munday Road in Canning Town
A murder inquiry has been launched after a teenager was found dead in a street in east London.

Officers were called to Munday Road in Canning Town at just after 1000 GMT on Saturday after being alerted by ambulance crews.

Police believe the 17-year-old male youth had been assaulted, but are awaiting the results of the post-mortem examination.

Two youths have been arrested in connection with the murder.

Police say they know the identity of the victim but have yet to inform all of his family.

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