Man charged with murder of 16-year-old boy shot dead in London

A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder after a teenage boy died in a shooting in south London.

Omar Prempeh was charged with murder on Saturday following the fatal shooting of Lathaniel Burrell.

The 16-year-old, from Stockwell, died at the scene following the shooting on Paradise Road on Tuesday, 4 March.

Prempeh, of Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates Court on Monday.

The Metropolitan Police said Lathaniels family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

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