Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old boy a west London MP said had his “whole life ahead of him”.
The 16-year-olds will appear in court accused of killing Keiron Charles who was fatally stabbed at around 1.10pm in Erconwald Street, Shepherd’s Bush on Saturday.
The youths, from seperate addresses in Brent and Wandsworth, are also charged with possessing a machete and a knife in a public place without lawful authority.
The Metropolitan Police were alerted to a lunchtime street brawl near the junction with Du Cane Road and Old Oak Common Lane.
Officers went with London Ambulance Service and found two teenage boys with stab injuries, Scotland Yard said.
Despite the efforts of paramedics Keiron, from East Acton, died at the scene. His family are being supported, a force spokesman said.
The other teenager, 16, was taken to hospital with stab wounds.
After being discharged, detectives arrested him on suspicion of murder.
A third teenager – also 16 – had left the scene. He was held in the early hours of Sunday.
Yesterday’s stabbing now a murder investigation. Erconwald street W12 still partially cordoned off. Police doing enquiries and patrolling area
— Rupa Huq MP (@RupaHuq) April 6, 2025
Tragically a 17 year old dead. The hospitalised 16 year old is now in custody as is a 3rd. Official statement from @MPSHammFul to follow https://t.co/1wykboRgFZ
Both will appear in custody at Highbury Corner Youth Court on Monday having been charged in the early hours of today.
Rupa Huq, Labour MP for East Central and Acton, posted on X formerly Twitter that she was “deeply saddened at the news of a fatal stabbing”, adding: “Keiron Charles was my constituent and just 17.
“He had his whole life ahead of him. My heart goes out to his family and all who knew him.”
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “This is an awful incident in which a teenager has lost his life. The thoughts of everyone in the Met remain with Keiron’s family and loved ones as they begin to come to terms with their tragic loss.
“Detectives have worked around the clock to follow every possible available line of inquiry and I’m pleased that we have made two arrests as part of our early inquiries.
“While we are working hard to understand the exact circumstances, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident at this stage.”
Anybody who witnessed the incident – or who has any information which can assist with the investigation – is asked to contact police on 0207 175 2206, quoting reference 3435/05APR.
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