The headteacher of the school where a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death just outside the gates in Kensal Green has paid an emotional tribute to the young victim.

Principal of Capital City Academy, Alex Thomas, said the school is deeply saddened by the death , which happened at around 3.30pm on Monday (January 23).

The victim, Quamari Barnes, was stabbed in Doyle Gardens and was rushed to hospital where he died.

A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the murder, but Mr Thomas said the teen is not connected with Capital City Academy in any way.

Quamari Barnes

In a statement released on Tuesday evening (January 24), Mr Thomas said: “Capital City Academy has been overwhelmed by the kind words and messages of support received today following the tragic incident after school yesterday, which led to the death of a 15-year-old boy.

“We are deeply saddened by this death; it is undoubtedly a tragic loss of life.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and those who knew and loved him.

“He was positive about learning and had a bright future; he will be greatly missed by his many friends and the entire school community.

An artwork left outside the school gates in tribute to the victim Quamari Barnes
The school has said that Quamari had a bright future

The statement went on to say: "Capital City Academy will continue to provide support to students and staff at the school from councillors in the coming days and weeks.”

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A teen was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing at an address in South Norbury at around 1.30pm on Tuesday.

He remains in custody.

Tributes to Quamari were left at the school gates including a large Jamaican flag, Bob Marley quotes and a painted portrait of Quamari.

Tributes posted outside the school gates

Capital City Academy has around 1,200 students, according to the most recent Ofsted report in 2015 and was rated "good" overall by inspectors.

Tributes left near the scene of a fatal stabbing
A Jamaican flag was put up along with tributes at the school

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You can also tweet @MetCC on Twitter or pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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