Teen Charged with Murder of 17-Year-Old in Croydon Stabbing
16-Year-Old Arrested Over Damani Mauge’s Death
A 16-year-old boy from Mitcham was charged with the murder of Damani Mauge in Croydon. The teenager was arrested on Sunday, 15 March, following the fatal stabbing.
Additional Charges: Attempted Robbery and Offensive Weapon
Along with murder, the boy faces charges of attempted robbery and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He is set to appear at 1 Magistrates’ Court on 17 March.
Fatal Stabbing on Whitehorse Lane Bus
Damani, 17, was found with fatal stab wounds after police were called to a 130 bus on Whitehorse Lane, SE25, at 8:30pm on 8 March. A post-mortem on 10 March confirmed the cause of death was a stab wound to the chest.