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Second Boy, 15, Charged With Murder in Woolwich Shooting

The case now involves two juvenile defendants with police inquiries ongoing.

Overview

  • The 15-year-old, who was arrested Wednesday, is due at Barkingside Youth Court today.
  • A 16-year-old from Romford was charged on April 10 and was remanded after a Thames Magistrates Court hearing on April 11.
  • Police earlier arrested a 19-year-old on suspicion of murder and a 46-year-old on suspicion of assisting an offender, and both were bailed pending further enquiries.
  • Two boys aged 14 and 16 and an 18-year-old were also arrested on April 3 in connection with the case and were bailed as officers continue to gather evidence.
  • Eghosa Ogbebor, 14, was shot on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich on April 2 and died at the scene, and his family is being supported by specialist officers as the investigation continues under youth-court anonymity rules.