Murder inquiry after Shepherd’s Bush teen dies from stab wound
A murder investigation is under way after a teenager was fatally stabbed in Shepherd’s Bush.
Met detectives have made two arrests.
Two 16-year-old boys – who cannot be named for legal reasons – have been charged with murder and are due to appear at Highbury Corner Youth Court today.
At around 1.10pm on Saturday, police were called to reports of a stabbing in Erconwald Street.
The incident took place near the junction with Du Cane Road and Old Oak Common Lane.
Met officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and found two teenage boys who had suffered stab injuries.
Despite the efforts of paramedics and responding officers, one of the teenagers tragically died at the scene.
He has since been named as 17-year-old Keiron Charles, who is from East Acton. Keiron’s family are being supported by Met officers.
The other teenager – aged 16 – was taken to hospital with stab injuries and was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder.
His injuries were assessed as non-life-changing, and he was later discharged from hospital.
He was then taken to custody, where he remains.
A third teenager – aged 16 – had left the scene but he was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, and taken into custody, where he also remains after being charged.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “This is an awful incident in which a teenager has lost his life. The thoughts of everyone in the Met remain with Keiron’s family and loved ones as they begin to come to terms with their tragic loss.
“Detectives have worked around the clock to follow every possible available line of enquiry and I’m pleased that we have made two arrests as part of our early enquiries. While we are working hard to understand the exact circumstances, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident at this stage.
“I’d like to appeal directly to anyone who was in the area between 1pm and 1.20pm on Saturday and witnessed the incident. Our team are also keen to speak to anyone who might have any other information that might assist us. Keiron had his whole life ahead of him and any information might prove vital in achieving justice on behalf of his family.”
Anybody who witnessed the incident – or who has any information which can assist with the investigation – – should contact the police officers on 0207 175 2206, quoting reference 3435/05APR.
Alternatively you can provide information, and upload any footage directly to the investigation team by using the Met’s Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/
You can remain 100 per cent anonymous and pass information onto the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting Crimestoppers-uk.org
Pictured top: Keiron Charles (Picture: The Met)