May 29, 2008 10:16
Young actor from 'Half-Blood Prince' killed
MAY 24, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Posted by PROF. DISH
Source: Telegraph
The Telegraph is reporting today that Robert Knox, a young actor that is set to appear as Marcus Belby in the upcoming Half-Blood Prince movie, was tragically killed in a stabbing incident in London.
According to police reports, 18-year-old Robert was defending his younger brother, 16-year-old Jamie Knox, at a bar in Sidcup.
A police spokesman has said that "A man aged 21 has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He is being held in custody."
HPANA will continue to update you when more information is available.
UPDATE: Warner Brothers has released a short statement concerning the death of Robert Knox: "We are all shocked and saddened by this news and at this time our sympathies are with his family."