Teenager charged with murder after boy, 14, shot dead in London

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor was shot dead in Woolwich, southeast London, last week.

He was first arrested on Saturday, 4 April, and released on bail. He was later re-arrested on Thursday, 9 April, the Metropolitan Police said.

Officers were called to the scene in Lord Warwick Street, which is close to the Woolwich Ferry and Woolwich Dockyard train station, to reports of a shooting at around 3.40pm on 2 April.

Eghosa was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 16-year-old, from Romford, will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

Eghosa's family continue to be supported by specialist officers, the force added, with investigations ongoing.

The 16-year-old was first arrested, along with a 19-year-old man, on suspicion of murder. A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three were subsequently released on bail, police said.

The day before, a 14-year-old boy, 16-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were arrested in connection with Eghosa's death.

They have also been bailed while inquiries continue.

On 10 April, a further 16-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

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