Friends of a teen fatally stabbed yesterday have set up a fundraising page to pay for the funeral.
The 19-year-old, named locally as Millz Stapleton, was stabbed in the early hours of Saturday morning, and later died at Watford General Hospital.
Marky Russell has started the crowd fundraising site and said the monies raised will go towards the former Marlborough Science Academy pupil's funeral.
The website has raised more than £200 towards its £1,000 target since its launch a couple of hours ago.
Shannon and Sophie Tugman wrote: “Far too young to be taken. May you rest in peace now. My condolences to his family.”
A screenshot from the crowdfunding page.
Nine people, including two teenage girls aged 16 and 17, were arrested by detectives from Hertfordshire Police after the early morning city centre confrontation.
Millz was rushed to hospital after the incident but later died there after medics were unable to save him.
A Facebook group has been set up in memory of Millz, with one mourner Mena Billington writing: “Rest in paradise beautiful angel you are truly loved by so many sleep tight.”
Flowers left at the scene of the stabbing.
Katrina Holmes told the Review: "Millz was a friend to everyone, such a big part of everyone's lives. He was someone who never failed to make you smile, a heart of gold.
"Always standing by his morals and looking out for those who he cherished most."
Officers said men aged 29, 28, 26, 25 and 24 are in custody, alongside girls aged 16 and 17 and women aged 27 and 22.
The arrests were made following an incident at around 3.20am in London Road.
Residents in flats along the road reported being trapped inside for a couple of hours.
Detective Inspector Justine Jenkins from the Major Crime Unit said: 'I am appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward.
'If you saw or heard anything that may be connected, or if you have information about the incident, please contact the police as soon as possible. Please call me via the non-emergency number 101."
Police are awaiting the results of a post-mortem to determine the cause of death.
Did you know Millz? Pay tribute in the comments below or email charlotte.ikonen@london.newsquest.co.uk.
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