Man charged with murder after deaths of boy, 15, and man, 23, in double stabbing in North London
Abel Chunda, 27, of Highgate Hill, has been charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and possession of an offensive weapon.
Wednesday 5 July 2023 08:14, UK
A 27-year-old man has been charged with murder after a teenage boy and another young man were stabbed to death.
Abel Chunda, of Highgate Hill, has been charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and possession of an offensive weapon in connection with the incident last Thursday on Elthorne Road, Archway, north London.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday.
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Police were called at 11.33pm on Thursday 29 June to reports of a stabbing.
Leonardo Reid, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 23-year-old man, who has not yet been named, later died in hospital.
A third victim, thought to be 28, also suffered a stab wound.
He was taken to a north London hospital and is still there for treatment, according to police.
The Met added his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.