Four teens charged with murder after knife attack

Yeray Sanchez-Morales, 17, died in hospital on Wednesday

Four teenage boys have been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed in south London.

Victim Yeray Sanchez-Morales, 17, was taken to hospital after being stabbed nine times in the attack outside a McDonalds on Old Kent Road on 27 August and died on 3 September.

A 15-year-old appeared at the Old Bailey earlier, whilst a 16-year-old boy and two 17-year-olds appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court.

The defendants cannot be named because of their age.

The 15-year-old was was charged with murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon on 4 September.

Judge Rebecca Trowler KC said he would remain in custody, partly due to "the nature and seriousness of the allegations he faces".

The 16-year-old boy was charged on 6 September with murder, grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon, and on 7 September two 17-year-olds were arrested and charged with murder and grievous bodily harm.

During the hearing at the Old Bailey, the court heard more young men may be charged in relation to the alleged attack and that some defendants would require Spanish interpreters.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward, including anyone who was driving and have dashcam footage.