Detectives investigating the murder of Max Moy Wheatley in Petts Wood have charged two men.
Billy Jay Benton, 18 (08/04/2005) of Playgreen Way, Bellingham, SE6 was charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
Arvie-Ray Mehmet, 19 (14/12/2003) of Arnulf Street, Bellingham, SE6 was charged with murder.
Both men were charged on Saturday, 30 September following their arrest on Friday, 29 September. They will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 2 October.
Max’s family have been informed of this development and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.
An investigation was launched after police were called by the London Ambulance Service at about 14:30hrs on Wednesday, 20 September to reports of a man stabbed in Jubilee Country Park close to Tent Peg Lane in Petts Wood.
Officers and the Kent Air Ambulance attended. Despite their efforts Max, who was from the Orpington area, sadly died at the scene.
A post-mortem examination held on Friday, 22 September gave cause of death as a stab wound to the heart.
Detectives would like to thank the public for their help in this investigation so far. There is a dedicated online portal – via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V71-PO1 – where footage and pictures can be uploaded.
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 3972/20Sep. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
