Man charged following fatal stabbing in Streatham

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man in Streatham have charged Ronny Padilla, 23 (14.1.95) of Hopton Road, Streatham SW16, with murder.

He was charged in the early hours of Tuesday, 13 February.

Padilla is remanded in custody to appear at Camberwell Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 13 February.

The victim – who has not yet been formally identified – was found stabbed in Hopton Road at around 15:50hrs on Sunday, 11 February and died at the scene.