Detectives investigating the death of the death of 16-year-old Tafari Thompson-Mintah have charged a man with murder.
Joseph Barnes – 40 of no fixed abode was arrested on Thursday, 12 October on suspicion of murder. He was charged on Saturday, 14 October and will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 16 October.
Tafari’s family have been updated with this development and continue to be supported by officers.
Tafari was riding a moped along Sevenoaks Way in St Paul’s Cray when the incident happened at around 15:30hrs on Monday, 9 October.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene. His family continue to be supported by officers.
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