Two teenagers charged with murder following fatal stabbing in Shepherd’s Bush

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

Two teenage boys have been charged following the murder of 17-year-old Keiron Charles

Two 16-year-old boys – who cannot be named for legal reasons – have been charged with murder.

The pair were charged on Monday, 7 April following an investigation by Met detectives.

They have been remanded and are due to appear at Highbury Corner Youth Court on Monday, 7 April from 9:45hrs.

Around 13:10hrs on Saturday, 5 April, police were called to reports of a stabbing in Erconwald Street, Shepherd’s Bush. Officers and paramedics attended, but very sadly and despite their best efforts, 17-year-old Keiron Charles, from East Acton, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Keiron’s family continue to receive support from specially trained officers.