SEVEN men are now in custody in connection with the murder of Dolton Powell on Saturday.

Police yesterday confirmed there had been two more arrests following the death of Dolton Powell in Gloucester near the All Nations Community Centre, Chase Lane.

The two men, aged 17 and 20, were arrested on suspicion of murder and are both from Bristol.

Senior investigating officer, detective chief inspector Steve Porter said: “We now have seven men in custody and two Warrants Of Further Detention were issued by Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court today to hold for another 36 hours the two men arrested on Tuesday, August 25.

“I’d like to thank the public for their help and I can confirm that the dark coloured Vauxhall Corsa has been eliminated from our enquiries and we have found the light coloured Vauxhall Corsa that we believe was used during the incident.

“The help the public give us is invaluable and we believe that there are people who attended the party at the All Nations Community Centre who we have not spoken to yet. 

“Some of these people may be younger teenagers who could be upset and scared by what they have seen.  

“I want to reassure them that the police have specialist officers who are specifically trained to work with young people with skill and sensitivity.

“I would ask that anyone with any information of any kind to please come forward.”

The family of Dolton Powell would like to invite all Dolton’s family and friends to a balloon release in his memory at Gloucester Park on Sunday, August 30, at 6pm.