Harry Pitman, 16, was attacked in a "senseless act of violence" after hundreds gathered near the Primrose Hill viewing platform in Camden.
His sister Tayla, 19, decided to "set the record straight" on false rumours circulating on social media that he was involved with gangs. She spoke out following a vigil in Downhills Park, also attended by Harry's mother Amanda Woolveridge, 37, and older brother Patrick, 18. She said: "Harry was not in any way, shape or form involved in any gangs or with anyone who could cause trouble. He's not ever been in trouble with the police.
"People are making it out like Harry died because he did something wrong when my brother is the victim here. I'm sick of this narrative that is being portrayed that Harry deserved to die.
"Everyone needs to know Harry was a good boy who didn't do any wrong.
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