John Budal, 19 of Ena Road, SW16, appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court on Saturday, 30...

Published: 1:12 pm January 2, 2024
Updated: 11:37 am October 8, 2025
Teen Appears in Court Charged with Thornton Heath Murder

John Budal, 19 of Ena Road, SW16, appeared at Bromley Magistrates Court on Saturday, 30 December charged with murder, robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of cannabis.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 3 January.

The investigation into the murder of 27-year-old Michael Patrick Afonso Peixoto remains ongoing. Michael was found with fatal stab wounds in Mayfield Crescent in Thornton Heath at around 22:30hrs on Tuesday, 19 December.

A group of men are believed to have been involved in the attack on Michael.

A 22-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday, 24 December has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC reference CAD 7509/19Dec. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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