A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy near a primary school.
Police were called to Stellman Close, Stoke Newington, at around 4pm on Tuesday (July 23) to reports of a stabbing.
A 15-year-old boy, who has been named as Pharrell Garcia, died at the scene.
The incident took place close to Benthal Primary School.
Another 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has now been charged with murder.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Stratford Youth Court today (July 26).
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