Second charge in Hackney murder investigation

A second teenager has been charged with the murder of Brayan David Saldarriaga in Hackney.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon on Monday, 8 June. He will appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 9 June.

It comes after a 16-year-old, who also cannot be named because of his age, was charged on Friday, 29 May with murder and possession of a bladed article. He appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 30 May.

Police were called at 19:17hrs on Monday, 25 May to reports of a large gathering and disorder in Towpath Walk, E9.

Officers attended, along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, and found Brayan, from Haringey, with stab wounds in Poplar Close. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

His next-of-kin continue to receive support from specialist officers.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 6692/25MAY.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.