Boy, 16, in court charged with Harry Pitman murder

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of Harry Pitman on New Year's Eve.

Harry, who was also 16 and from Haringey, was fatally stabbed on Primrose Hill in north London as crowds gathered to watch fireworks.

The defendant, from Westminster, appeared at Highbury Magistrates' Court and is also charged with possessing an offensive weapon.

He was remanded in custody and will appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday.

The teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.

He was arrested on suspicion of murder along with a 17-year-old boy on Friday following a public appeal. The 17-year-old has since been bailed.

The Met Police said three other teenage boys - aged 15, 16 and 18 - who were arrested in connection with Harry's death, would not face further action.

Harry had been with a group of friends near the viewing platform on Primrose Hill where they had gathered to see in the the new year.

Police officers provided first aid before paramedics arrived but, despite the efforts of emergency services, Harry died at the scene shortly before midnight.

Lisa Ramsarran, deputy chief Crown prosecutor for the CPS London Homicide Team, said: "The CPS reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings are active and that the defendant has the right to a fair trial."

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