Two teenagers charged with murder of boy, 17

Keiron CharlesImage source, Met Police
Image caption,

Keiron Charles was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday

  • Published

Two teenage boys have been charged with murder over the death of a 17-year-old boy in west London.

Keiron Charles was pronounced dead at the scene on Erconwald Street in East Acton, at about 13:10 BST on Saturday.

Two 16-year-old boys – who cannot be named for legal reasons - were remanded into custody and are due to appear at Highbury Corner Youth Court on Monday.

Keiron's family continue to receive support from specially trained officers, the Metropolitan Police said.

Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, external, X, external and Instagram, external. Send your story ideas to hello.bbclondon@bbc.co.uk, external

Related topics