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Teenager Convicted of Murder in East London Schoolboy Stabbing

A 17-year-old has been found guilty of murdering 16-year-old Renell Charles near his school in Walthamstow, with sentencing set for March 14.

  • A teenager was convicted of murder after stabbing Renell Charles to death in broad daylight near his school in Walthamstow, east London.
  • The 17-year-old assailant, who was 16 at the time of the attack, cannot be named due to his age.
  • The attack occurred after a brief verbal altercation at a bus stop, where the victim was chased and stabbed twice.
  • The assailant took steps to evade capture, including changing clothes and swapping SIM cards.
  • The case highlights the ongoing issue of knife violence among youth in London.
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