8 November 2023 08:15 Man charged with murder following fatal assault in Burnt Oak A man will appear in court charged with the murder of 46-year-old Dragos Carabineanu in Burnt Oak.

Detectives investigating a death in Edgware have charged a man with murder.

[C] Gabriel Silvera, 19 (13.09.04) of Uxbridge Road, Pinner was charged on Tuesday, 7 November with the murder of Dragos Carabineanu.

He will appear in custody at Stratford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 8 November.

Shortly after 05:00hrs on Saturday, 28 October, police were alerted by hospital staff to a man who had been brought into a central London hospital for treatment.

The injured man, 46-year-old Dragos Carabineanu who was from Burnt Oak, remained at St Mary’s Hospital in a critical condition before he sadly died from his injuries on Wednesday, 1 November.

A special post-mortem examination is due to be held on Wednesday, 8 November.

The incident happened at just before midnight on Friday, 27 October outside Burnt Oak Underground Station on Watling Road in Edgware.

On Thursday, 2 November a 17-year-old male [A] was arrested on suspicion of theft in connection with the investigation. He was taken to a north London police station and was later bailed to return on a date in mid-January 2024.

A 38-year-old woman [B] was arrested on Friday, 3 November on suspicion of theft. She was taken to a north London police station and bailed to return on a date in early February 2024.

On Monday, 6 November, a 19-year-old man [C] was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was later charged as above.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quoting reference CAD 1357/28Oct or provide information direct at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V87-PO1.

To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.