Tamim Ian Habimana death: Boy, 15, charged with Woolwich murder

Tamim Ian Habimana was killed in Woolwich town centre on Monday

A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with murder and attempted murder following the fatal stabbing of a teenager in south-east London.

Tamim Ian Habimana, who was also 15, died shortly after he sustained a single stab wound on Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, on Monday.

The youth, who is accused of trying to kill another teenager, appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court.

Two more boys, 14 and 15, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday.

They remain in custody at a police station in south London.

The 15-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon and will appear at the Old Bailey on Monday.

Det Ch Insp Richard Leonard, the officer in charge of the investigation, said: "I hope this reassures both Tamim's family and the wider community of our dedication to bringing justice for his murder."

Knives were visible in the street after the stabbing

To date, 21 teenagers have been killed in London in 2021. Across the whole of last year, 17 teens were killed in violent attacks in the capital.

If teenage deaths continue at the current rate, this will be the worst year for teenage killings in London since 2008.