Overview
- The 17-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, was charged on 5 January and was due to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Youth Court the same day.
- Police say the victim was 23-year-old John Temitope Onetufo from Deptford, who was pronounced dead at the scene after a chest stab wound.
- Officers and medics were called to Grove Street, Lewisham, at about 12:35am on 31 December following reports of a stabbing.
- A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
- An 18-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice has also been bailed, and specialist officers are supporting the victim’s family.