| Location | Plaistow |
| Age | 15 years |
| Cause of Death | Stabbed |
| Date of Birth | 07/02/1993 |
| Date of Death | 24/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 10,954 since 26/01/2009 |
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A teenager was repeatedly stabbed in front of his 13-year-old brother before dying in his sister's arms.
Stephen Lewis, 15, was attacked by a gang of youths as he left a charity event aimed at campaigning against youth violence.
Stephen was cradled by his 16-year-old sister Tanya as he lay dying in the street while his younger brother looked on.
Police said two youths, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested over the killing.
The killing on Saturday night in Plaistow, East London, was the first violent death of a teenager in the capital this year.
Last year 22 youngsters were stabbed to death across London.
It is feared Steven was the victim of a 'postcode war' involving youths from a rival area.
Witnesses said the gang, who were armed and 'looking for trouble', had issued death threats to the teenager over the last four months.
Tributes to Steven, describing him as a 'tru fallen soldier', appeared on his MySpace website page last night.
The party on Saturday had been arranged as a charity fundraiser for the One World Foundation Africa, which campaigns against youth violence.
It was halted after trouble broke out, prompting around 100 youths to spill onto the streets at about 10.30pm.
It is understood Steven was set on by a gang just yards from the party venue, St Cedd's hall next to St Philip's And St James's Church.
This area sits in London's E13 postcode area. Friends claimed Steven had been receiving threats from youths in Custom House, which is in E16.
The youngster was taken to nearby Royal London Hospital, but died less than an hour later.
At the scene two women, Brigitte and Georgette, members of Steven's family, said: 'His sister was holding him when he was dying. His little brother saw everything and he's just 13. It's been a real shock to his family.'
A close friend, who did not want to be named, said Steven had been stabbed in October and he had been getting death threats. He said: 'The boys from Custom House feel like they are untouchable.
'They obviously came over to cause trouble. They would have seen Steven, seen that he was by himself, and just attacked him. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time.'
Steven's mother Sharon Lewis sobbed as she lay flowers at the spot where he was attacked.
Steven Lewis is believed to have been set upon by up to 30 youths after the party
Her sister Michelle said: 'All Sharon wants to say is everyone loves him and they are going to miss him.'
Steven, who went to Lister School in Plaistow, is understood to have been a talented footballer and was a West Ham fan.
The Rev Eugeniah Adoyo, vicar at St Philip's And St James's Church, said: 'It is dreadful, the knife crime has got out of hand. The hall was hired by a charity that deals with violence between young black people.'
Police were last night questioning two people over the murder.
DCI Simon Moring appealed for witnesses to come forward. He said: 'This is a tragic stabbing on a young man in the prime of his life. There were up to 100 youths in the street because there had been a large party taking place in the church hall.'
Rest In Peace Steven.
You Are going to be Missed By so many People.
So Much Love.
xxxxxxxxxxx
To Sharon, I just watched the tv programme and was so shocked to see you on there, I am so sorry this happened to you, I remember you always spoke about your kids and of steven. I pray for u and the family to continue being strong and keep the faith. RIP Steven x Lynda
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we all loved you but the lord must of loved you that bit more to take you back so early, you was precious he needed you back with him, your safe with God steven, your resting in peace, your right tears still fall but we wipe them away and laugh at the memories that was created and praise the lord that he blessed us with you for so many years until he claimed you back, forever loved and forever missed xxx
heya steve,
its me your younger , all i say is that i dont waste no time hating those who took you away from me if anything its made me appriciate the time we had together the life lessons you taught me i will never for get the main was dont care what anyone thinks of you carry on with your life with your head held high and you will go far. if anything i aint moved on tho coz up till now i cant bere my self to delete your number thank you for always being there for me. teaching me what i couldent teach my self i no that one day i will be reunited with you.
and guess what you no when you said if you get involved with anyone from a gang im comeing after you ?? lool
well ive met some one who is but kinda not in a gang you no he's tryna get out of it and yh its hard but as long as he's on the phone to me everyday he stays out of trouble and ha ha i guess you cant come after me loool but dont worry coz he treats me well...
never forgotten
Tari aaron aka shade-more
another lost soul never forgotten x
steven, i sat here and read everyone message n i cant do nothing but shed a tear, i really wish i was there n not you, i know if i was there iwould of got in the way of that knife, the last phone call i got from you was when you came out n my son was just born, you said to me kash man wen am i gnna see my little cousin a week later your life was taken, n what gets to me cause of hot headed people wanting to bread your sister i couldnt make it to say my last good bye o for you to see your lil cousin before you rested. just no that his a big boy now, looks like his dad, his gnna be a soldier like the rest of the boys in you lots family trust me, but im literally broken steve i couldnt even say bye, i didnt know where to go,what to do or who to call but i promise you when its my time your time first person am bucking i promise so make sure your waiting for me at de cross roads ready to hold my hand and show me around x another lost soul gone but never forgotten xx e13xx keishema aka kashmoney x
1 year today
1 year has passed since you were taken from us, seems like yesterday. You are always on our minds now and forever, so many what if's and regrets, just so sorry Steven, love you always Michelle and Tamia xxxx
R.i.P Steven Lewis.. Gone But Never Forgotten xx
You Never Said Im Leaving
You Never Said Goodbye
You Were Gone Before I Knew It
& Only God Knew Why
A Million Times We've Needed You
A Million Times We've Cried
If Love Alone Could Have Saved You
You Never Would Have Died
In Life We Loved You Dearly
In Death We Love You Still
In Our Hearts You Hold A Place
No One Else Will Fill
It Broke Our Hearts To Lose You
But You Didnt Go Alone
Part Of Us When With You
The Day God Took You Home
i cant get in my head that your gone, i remember those days in portway when i used to chase you round the playground. i'll never forget you, i kiss you too much. see you soon. Evelynx
x- Rip Steven -x
9 months later & of course, your still in everyones thoughts every minute of the day.. The Mudering SCUM got found guilty yesterday! although you shouldnt be gone we all feel like some sort of justice is being served..
Always in out hearts- We all miss you so much. Rip Steven Lee Antony Lewis Forbes//
Fallen Soldier-Standing Angel xxxx
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