Oxford Circus stabbing: Man charged with murder
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Police were called to Oxford Circus at about 20:00 BST on Thursday
A 26-year-old man from Swansea has been charged with murdering a man who was stabbed to death in central London.
Stephen Dempsey, 60, was attacked outside the Microsoft store in Oxford Circus on 1 July and died in hospital.
Tedi Fanta Hagos, of Ravenhill is accused of murder and has appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court.
He has also been charged with possessing an offensive weapon and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.
Mr Fanta, dressed in a grey tracksuit, was assisted by an interpreter during the hearing earlier.
The Met Police said Mr Dempsey's next of kin had been informed and were being supported by specially trained officers.
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.
On Saturday, police also released an image of two males, who are believed to be skateboarders.
They appealed for them to come forward, as they may be key witnesses.
Police say the skateboarders may be key witnesses