16-year-old boy charged by police with murder of Harry Pitman

A 16-year-old boy has been charged by police with the murder of Harry Pitman in the minutes leading up to New Year celebrations.

Pitman, who was also 16, was killed when he got into an altercation with another person on Primrose Hill in Camden, London as people gathered to welcome in the new year.

Harry had gathered with friends at the park to watch firework displays across the city before he was stabbed and was eventually pronounced dead.

Metropolitan Police officers also said the suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age, is from the borough of Westminster.

The suspect was also charged with the possession of an offensive weapon, such as the knife that had been used to kill Pitman.

Earlier, it was reported that two people had been arrested in connection to Harry's death, which was announced early on Friday morning (January 5th).

Officers also confirmed that the suspect was charged with both offences in the early hours of Saturday morning (January 6th) and is set to appear at Highbury Magistrates' Court in due course.

Speaking about the case, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS London Homicide Team, Lisa Ramsarran, confirmed that police had charged the 16-year-old with murder.

"The CPS has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge a 16-year-old boy with murder following the death of Harry Pitman," she said.

"The 16-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, is also charged with possessing an offensive weapon. Harry Pitman died after he was stabbed on Primrose Hill on New Year's Eve.

"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings are active and that the defendant has the right to a fair trial," she continued.

Ramsarran also urged the public not to spread information that may potentially jeopardise the proceedings of the case.

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