20/04/2007

Sixth teen charged with stab murder

A 13-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of east London teenager Paul Erhahon - the sixth person to be charged in connection with the case.

The youth, who was arrested in east London on Wednesday, has also been charged with the attempted murder of Paul's 15-year-old friend who was also stabbed in the attack.

He was due to appear in court on Friday.

An 18-year-old man also appeared in court charged with Paul's murder.

Unemployed Theo Diah, of Anglican Road, Leytonstone appeared before Waltham Forest Magistrates on Thursday charged with Paul's murder, as well as attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm to Paul's friend.

Four teenagers, aged 13, 14, 15 and 17 have already appeared in court charged with Paul's murder.

All five have been remanded in custody to 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.

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

(KMcA/JM)


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