Fifth teenager charged over murder of 15-year-old in Woolwich

A fifth teenager has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in south-east London.

Daryl Bethel, 19, from Gravesend, Kent, was charged with the murder of Tamim Ian Habimana on Tuesday.

He is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

He is accused of the attempted murder of another 15-year-old and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Three other teenagers- a 14-year-old boy and two 15-year-old boys - have also been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon on July 10.

A 17-year-old boy has also been charged with murder and attempted murder.

Mr Habimana died from a single stab wound near Woolwich Arsenal station on Monday July 5.

Police officers and ambulance staff tried to save his life but he was pronounced dead at the scene just before 6.10pm.

A second 15-year-old took himself to hospital a short time later. His stab wound was not life-threatening.