Tottenham stabbing: Man charged with murder after death near stadium

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Okechukwu IwehaImage source, Iweha family
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Okechukwu Iweha died after he was stabbed a number of times

A man has been charged with murder after a 46-year-old was stabbed to death near Tottenham Hotspur's stadium in north London.

Okechukwu Iweha was found with knife wounds on Worcester Avenue near Northumberland Park, in Haringey, on 7 April. He died at the scene.

Leandro Kaienga, 28, of no fixed abode, will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.

He has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.

The Metropolitan Police arrested Mr Kaienga on Monday.

The force said Mr Iweha's family continued to be supported by specialist officers

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