Second teenager charged with murder after boy stabbed to death in Hackney

A 17-year-old was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon
The victim has been named as 15-year-old Brayan David Saldarriaga from Haringey
Brayan David Saldarriaga died from stab wounds
Met Police

A second teenager has been charged following the death of a 15-year-old boy in Hackney.

Brayan David Saldarriaga was found with stab wounds on May 25 following reports that a fight at a house party had spilled onto the street. He died at the scene.

A 16-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, was charged on May 29 with murder and possession of a bladed article and appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court the following day.

On Monday, a 17-year-old who also cannot be named was charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

He will appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

Saldarriaga’s 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, or provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.