Murder charge over Woolwich shooting

A boy has been charged with murder over the shooting of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor in Woolwich.

The 16-year-old, of Romford, was charged with murder on Friday, 10 April and will appear at Thames Magistrates Court on Saturday, 11 April.

He was first arrested on Saturday, 4 April and released on bail. He was re-arrested on Thursday, 9 April.

An investigation was launched on Thursday, 2 April after police were called at 15:40hrs to Lord Warwick Street following reports of a shooting.

Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and located Eghosa Ogbebor, 14 with serious injuries. He sadly died at the scene.

Eghosa’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

An investigation remains ongoing and on Saturday, 4 April officers arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man in Woolwich on suspicion of murder. A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three were released on bail.

Two boys, aged 14 and 16 and an 18-year-old man, who were arrested on Friday, 3 April in connection with Eghosa’s death have also been bailed while enquiries continue.

On Friday, 10 April, a further 16-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.