Man charged with murder of boy in Stockwell

A man's been charged with murder after a 16 year-old was shot in Stockwell

Tributes left at the scene in Stockwell
Author: Abi SimpsonPublished 9th Mar 2025

A man's been charged with murder after a 16 year-old was shot dead in Stockwell earlier this week.

The Met Police tell us Omar Prempeh, who's 32 and from Stansted Road in Forest Hill was charged with murder on Saturday 8th March.

He's due to appear at Bromley Magistrates Court on Monday 10th March.

Lathaniel Burrell, who was 16, died at the scene of a shooting on Paradise Road on Tuesday 4th March.

His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

If you have any information which may help the investigation, please call 101 with the reference 4116/04MAR.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 if you want to remain anonymous.

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