Man appears in court charged with murder of man in Lambeth

A man has been charged with the murder of Dontae McLaren in Lambeth.

Dynzell Patrick, 26 (18.06.98) appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday, 3 October) where he was remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, 7 October.

Patrick was arrested by officers on Tuesday, 1 October.

Police were called at around 04:05hrs on Sunday, 29 September to reports of a large group fighting with knives in Wandsworth Road, SW8.

Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, 24-year-old Dontae McLaren was pronounced dead at the scene. Specialist officers continue to support his family.