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Third murder charge over Brent Council HQ stabbing

David Wynter, 17, died after he was attacked on Engineers Way near Brent Civic Centre.

Third murder charge over Brent Council HQ stabbing

Brent Council's headquarters suffered a tragic stabbing incident on Engineers Way, resulting in the death of 17-year-old David Wynter. Three individuals have since been charged with murder in connection with the fatal attack. Initially, a 15-year-old boy was charged with murder, followed by the charges against a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old, Jahquarn St Hillaire, on Saturday.

The younger male has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at the Old Bailey on 24 September, while the other two are scheduled to be heard at Willesden Magistrates Court on Monday.

In addition to the murder charges, a 20-year-old man, Diego Farquharson from Birchen Grove, Brent, has been charged with assisting an offender and will appear before magistrates on Monday. The Brent Metropolitan Police force is providing continued support to Wynter's family, emphasizing their ongoing commitment to aiding the grieving relatives.

The police investigation remains active, and they are urging the public to come forward with any relevant information or footage related to the incident. To ensure community safety, extra patrols have been established in the vicinity of the tragic event.

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