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A teenager from Kent has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy.
Daryl Bethel, 19, from Gravesend, is due in court today in connection with the murder of Tamim Ian Habimana in Woolwich last week.
Bethel is the fifth person to be charged with murder after the attack at 5.23pm on Monday, July 5.
He has also been charged with the attempted murder of another 15-year-old and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
Bethel is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court today. (Wednesday, 14 July)
Three other teenagers – a 15-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy – have also been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
A 17-year-old boy has also been charged with murder and attempted murder.
"Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.08pm."
It comes after police were called to reports of a stabbing in Woolwich New Road.
A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers found Tamim suffering from a single stab wound.
"They immediately provided first aid prior to the arrival of the London Ambulance Service.
"Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 6.08pm.
"His next of kin are being supported by specialist officers."
A second 15-year-old self-presented at a London hospital a short time later with a stab wound. His condition is not life-threatening.
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