Hillingdon murder: Police charge teenager over stabbing

Police investigating the murder of a teenage boy in west London have charged a 16-year-old boy.

Ionut Elvis Tacu also 16, died at the scene after being found stabbed at Philpot's Farm Open Space, near Heather Lane, Yiewsley, on Thursday.

A post-mortem confirmed Ionut, who was the 30th teenage victim of homicide in the capital during 2021, died from stab injuries.

The defendant appeared at Ealing Youth Court on Tuesday.

The teenager was remanded into custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday.