Second murder charge over 14-year-old's death

News imageFamily Handout Eghosa Ogbebor in a grey jacket and a black beanieFamily Handout
Eghosa Ogbebor was described as a "beautiful, gentle soul" by his mother

A second teenager has been charged with murder over the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in Woolwich.

The boy, 15, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged over Eghosa Ogbebor's death.

He will appear before Barkingside Youth Court on Thursday.

Police were called on Thursday 2 April following reports of a shooting in Warwick Street. Eghosa was found with serious injuries and died at the scene.

Another teenager, 16, from Romford, was also charged with murder on Friday 10 April.

He appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court on Saturday 11 April, where he was remanded in custody.

The Old Bailey previously heard Eghosa was shot in the chest and was also armed.

A six-week trial has been scheduled for January.

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