Teenager charged with murder of Tamim Ian Habimana in Woolwich

{The teenager}, who was arrested on Thursday, has additionally been charged with the tried homicide of one other 15-year-old and possession of an offensive weapon.

Det Ch Insp Richard Leonard, the officer in command of the investigation, stated: “I hope this reassures each Tamim’s household and the broader neighborhood of our dedication to bringing justice for his homicide.”

Police have urged anybody with details about the killing to return ahead.

Police had been referred to as at 5.23pm on Monday, July 5 to experiences of a stabbing on Woolwich New Street, SE18.

Officers attended the scene and located Tamim, a pupil at Harris Academy Greenwich, affected by a single stab wound.

Regardless of the efforts of emergency providers, Tamim was pronounced useless on the scene at 6.08pm.

His subsequent of kin are being supported by specialist officers, the power stated.

In a joint assertion to folks, Harris Academy Greenwich govt principal George McMillan and Principal Ben Keely stated: “We’re shocked and devastated at this tragic and mindless loss of a kid’s life.

“Our ideas and prayers are with the sufferer‘s household and we are going to do every thing we are able to to help them at his time.

“We’re additionally supporting college students very carefully, notably those that knew him nicely or had been in his 12 months group.

“We additionally reiterated our frequent message about staying away from flashpoints within the space, that are Woolwich city centre and the native McDonald’s.

“We ask dad and mom to assist us reinforce the message that our kids ought to go straight residence after faculty every day.”