He was a friend of mine, who took the wrong path in life by hanging out on roads and shit. He was a funny guy and made you smile when you was with him. He just was at the wrong place in the wrong time, thats all. Rest in Peace and you are trully missed by all your friends..
Luv xxx
Steven Lewis, was found by police on Whitwell Road, Plaistow, on Saturday night. A group of youths ran off as the officers arrived.
The injured boy was taken to hospital where he died soon afterwards.
The Met Police said the 15-year-old was the first teenager to have met a violent death in London in 2009.
Last year, 28 teenagers were killed in violent incidents in the city
A fingertip search of the scene is being carried out and several police officers are examining the area for evidence and speaking to residents.
Police have cordoned off the area between the junction of Barking Road and Balaam Street up to the Foresters Arms pub in Abbey Street.
Det Ch Insp Simon Moring said officers found the boy lying wounded at about 2245 GMT, 15 minutes after a party at St Cedds church hall ended.
