UK police charge teenager over death of Eghosa Ogbebor
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Nigerian teenager Eghosa Ogbebor in Woolwich, London. The Metropolitan Police stated that the boy, who cannot be named, will appear before a magistrates’ court. Several other suspects have been arrested and released on bail as investigations continue. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing violence involving young people in London.
What happened
- Eghosa Ogbebor, a 14-year-old British-Nigerian, was shot dead in Woolwich, London.
- The 16-year-old suspect was charged with murder on Friday, April 10 and will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, April 11.
- He was first arrested on Saturday, April 4, released on bail, and re-arrested on Thursday, April 9.
- Three other suspects, aged 14, 16, and 18, were arrested on Friday, April 3 and have been released on bail.
- Another 16-year-old was arrested on Friday, April 10 and remains in custody as investigations continue.
