Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Deshaun James-Tuitt in Islington have charged a further three teenagers with his murder.
A 16-year-old male [E] and a 17-year-old male [F] were charged with the murder of Deshaun James-Tuitt on Thursday,19 October. They appeared in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 20 October and will next appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 24 October.
A 16-year-old male [G] was charged with murder on Friday, 20 October. He appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Corner on Saturday, 21 October and will also next appear in custody at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 24 October.
Previously, three males – [A] aged 16; [C] aged 15 and [D] aged 15 – were charged with murder. They will next appear in custody at the Old Bailey on 4 December.
Deshaun died after being stabbed in Highbury Fields, Islington on 4 August 2022.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of Deshaun’s murder and urge anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact police on 020 8345 3865, call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 7948/04AUG.
You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
