Teen Charged With Murder After Rainham Stabbing Shock
Police were scrambled to Louise Gardens, Rainham, just before 8pm on Wednesday, 1 December, following reports of a street disturbance involving a group of people.
Man Stabbed to Death in Rainham
Officers arrived to find a 37-year-old man, later identified as Amandeep Mickey Singh Johal, unresponsive with a stab wound. Paramedics battled to save him but he was pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed and are receiving specialist support.
Woman Injured in Incident
A woman was also discovered with a wrist injury and rushed to hospital. Thankfully, her injuries are not life-threatening.
Multiple Arrests as Murder Investigation Unfolds
- On 9 December, police arrested a 17-year-old male and two 14-year-old boys on suspicion of murder.
- One 14-year-old has been charged with Mr Johal’s murder and possession of a bladed weapon.
- He appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on 11 December and was remanded in custody, before being released on bail at the Old Bailey on 14 December.
- The other two males are on bail pending further inquiries.
- Earlier, four women aged 21 to 48, plus a 17-year-old girl, had been arrested on suspicion of murder but were later released on bail until late December.
Police Seek Witnesses
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command continue to investigate. Anyone with information should call 101, quoting CAD 6386/1Dec22. To stay anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
