19/04/2007

Man due in court over teenager's stabbing

An 18-year-old man is due in court today charged with the murder of east London teenager Paul Erhahon.

Unemployed Theo Diah, of Anglican Road, Leytonstone, east London, is due to appear before Waltham Forest Magistrates on Thursday.

Mr Diah is also charged with the attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm to Paul's 15-year-old friend, who was seriously injured in the attack.

Paul died after being attacked and stabbed outside a block of flats in Leytonstone on April 6.

His 15-year-old friend was also stabbed but survived the attack.

Four teenagers, aged 13, 14, 15 and 17 have already appeared in court charged with Paul's murder. They have been remanded in custody and will appear at the Old Bailey on April 24.

A 19-year-old man and two boys aged 14 and 19 have been bailed until June, pending further inquiries.

Police are also continuing to question two boys aged 13 and 15 in connection with the murder.

(KMcA/JM)


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