Charge in Hackney murder investigation

A teenager has been charged with the murder of Brayan David Saldarriaga in Hackney.

The 16-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, was also charged on Friday, 29 May with possession of a bladed article. He will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 30 May.

Police were called at 19:17hrs on Monday, 25 May to reports of a large gathering, disorder and sightings of individuals in possession of machetes in Towpath Walk, E9.

Officers attended, along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, and found Brayan, from Haringey, with stab wounds in Poplar Close. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

His next-of-kin continue to receive support from specialist officers.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101, quoting CAD 6692/25MAY.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.