Man arrested in Brierley Hill charged with 16-year-old's murder in Croydon
A man arrested in Brierley Hill has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy in London.
Roman La Pierre has since been charged with murder and robbery after being arrested on Saturday, July 3.
The Metropolitan Police officers found a 16-year-old boy who had been stabbed after being called at around 12.45am on Thursday, July 1.
The teenager was treated at the scene in Bracken Avenue, Croydon, but despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
He has since been named as Camron Smith, and his family are being supported by specialist officers.
Roman La Pierre, 18, of Amber Grove, Cricklewood, and a 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have been charged with murder and robbery.
Both defendants have been remanded in police custody and will appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, July 6.
Detectives continue to investigate Camron’s murder. Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8721 4961, or call 101, quoting 249/1JUL.
