A teenage boy is accused of stabbing 16-year-old Harry Pitman to dying with a looking knife after a New Yr’s Eve altercation, a courtroom heard.
Harry was knifed “inside yards” of law enforcement officials attending the fireworks show at north London’s Primrose Hill.
Medics desperately tried to save lots of Harry however he was pronounced useless simply 20 minutes earlier than midnight.
There have been law enforcement officials simply yards away when the stabbing occurred however nobody apprehended on the scene, the Outdated Bailey heard.
The boy who’s 16 and can’t be named, appeared on the Outdated Bailey on Tuesday charged with homicide and possessing an offensive weapon.
Carrying a black Nike jumper with a blue emblem, {the teenager} spoke solely to verify his title and date of beginning.
The 16-year-old was remanded in custody forward of a plea and trial preparation listening to on March 26.
A provisional 4 week trial date was set for September 2
Members of Harry’s household had been in courtroom for the listening to.
The Metropolitan Police have mentioned Harry’s household, from Haringey, was persevering with to be supported by specialist officers.
A 17-year-old boy who was arrested on January 4 has been launched on bail.
The Met Police has mentioned three different boys arrested in reference to the incident would haven’t any additional motion taken in opposition to them.
Lisa Ramsarran, the deputy chief crown prosecutor for the CPS London murder workforce, earlier mentioned: “The CPS has authorised the Metropolitan Police to cost a 16-year-old boy with homicide following the dying of Harry Pitman.
“The 16-year-old, who can’t be named due to his age, can also be charged with possessing an offensive weapon.
“Harry Pitman died after he was stabbed on Primrose Hill on New Yr’s Eve.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all involved that prison proceedings are energetic and that the defendant has the best to a good trial.
“This can be very vital there needs to be no reporting, commentary or sharing of data on-line which may in any manner prejudice these proceedings.”