Five charged after boy, 17, is stabbed to death outside south London McDonald's

"Five teenagers have been charged with murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in south London. The other victim, also aged 17 and who cannot be named for legal reasons, was injured in the attack but survived. A 17-year-old boy is the fifth person to be charged in connection with the fatal stabbing on Old Kent Road. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article."

"He is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Thursday, September 11. Four other boys have been charged in connection with the incident. On Thursday, September 4, a 15-year-old boy was charged with murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon. A separate 16-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, September 5, for the same offences and charged on Saturday, September 6."

"On Sunday, September 7, two 17-year-olds were arrested and charged with the same offences. The 15-year-old appeared at the Old Bailey while the other four all appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Monday, September 8. Police are still appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward, including anyone who was driving and may have dash cam footage. Footage or information can be uploaded to a dedicated appeal site. Alternatively, information can be shared with police by calling 101 quoting CAD 8387/27AUG."

Five teenagers have been charged after a 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed on Old Kent Road in south London. Another 17-year-old was injured in the attack and survived. The fifth charged suspect is a 17-year-old facing counts of murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article, due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court on 11 September. Earlier charges included a 15-year-old, a 16-year-old and two other 17-year-olds, with several appearing at Bromley Magistrates' Court and one at the Old Bailey. Police are appealing for witnesses, drivers with dash cam footage and other information via a dedicated appeal site or by calling 101, quoting CAD 8387/27AUG.

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