Skip to content
Detectives charge two more people with the murder of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell

News -

Detectives charge two more people with the murder of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell

Detectives investigating the murder of a teenager shot in Stockwell have charged two more people in connection with his murder.

Lathaniel Burrell, aged 16, died at the scene after sustaining gunshot wounds in Paradise Road, SW4 on Tuesday, 4 March.

His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

A 17-year-old boy [C] from Peckham and a 30-year-old man [D] from Lambeth were arrested on Tuesday, 26 March on suspicion of murder.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

The 30-year-old man, Jeffery Frimpong, (09.05.1994) of Smedley Street, Lambeth, was charged with murder.

Both will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court later today (Thursday, 27 March.)

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee from the Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said: “These charges mark a significant milestone in the investigation. We continue to appeal for witnesses and for those with knowledge of this incident to come forward. Please be reassured that we will continue to investigate this matter and ensure that all offenders are brought to justice.”

Previously, another 17-year-old boy [A] and Omar Prempeh, 32 (22.12.92), of Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, have been charged with murder. They will next both appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 29 May.

Topics

Regions

Media Content Panel
Charged MyNewsDesk Header image18.jpg
Charged MyNewsDesk Header image18.jpg
License:
Media Use
File format:
.jpg
Size:
4444 x 2500, 899 KB
Download
Media Content Panel
Lathaniel Burrell
Lathaniel Burrell
License:
Media Use
File format:
.jpg
Size:
426 x 354, 64.3 KB
Download

Related content

Detectives arrest man in Stockwell murder investigation

Detectives arrest man in Stockwell murder investigation

A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder in Croydon on the morning of Friday, 7 March. Lathaniel, from Stockwell, died at the scene following the shooting in Paradise Road, SW4, on Tuesday, 4 March.

Murder investigation launched after teenage boy was shot in Stockwell

Murder investigation launched after teenage boy was shot in Stockwell

Police were called around 14.30hrs on Tuesday, 4 March to reports of a shooting in Paradise Road, SW4. Superintendent Gabriel Cameron, said: “Local officers are on the scene gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses to piece together what has happened."

Metropolitan Police

Media enquiries only - newsdesk@met.police.uk

For all other contact with the Metropolitan Police please visit www.met.police.uk, call 101 or in an emergency always call 999