Teenager in Court Charged With Murder Of 14-year-old boy shot dead in London

Teenager in Court Charged With Murder Of 14-year-old boy shot dead in London

By PA News Agency-

A teenager accused of murdering a 14-year-old boy who was shot dead in a stairwell in south-east London has appeared in court.

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A 16-year-old boy, of Romford, east London, appeared via video-link from HMP Felton at the Old Bailey on Tuesday charged with his murder.

Police were called to Woolwich at around 3.40pm last Thursday.

The 16-year-old is alleged to have shot Mr Ogbebor, who was also armed, in the chest after a chase, the court heard.

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Forensic officers work the scene of the Woolwich shooting
The shooting took place in Woolwich, south-east London (Screengrab/PA)

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was first arrested on April 4 and released on bail. He was rearrested on April 9 and charged with murder the following day, police have said.

A provisional six-week trial starting date has been set for January 18 2027.

The teenager has been remanded into youth detention accommodation, to appear for a plea and trial preparation hearing on July 3.

The Metropolitan police have said their investigation remains ongoing.

Officers arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man in Woolwich on suspicion of murder, and a 46-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three were released on bail.

Two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man who were arrested on April 3 in connection with the attack have also been bailed.

A further 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder on April 10 and has since been bailed.

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