The last known image of a 75-year-old man allegedly killed by three teenage girls in North London has been released by police.
Fredi Rivero was captured in grainy CCTV footage shortly before he was surrounded, shoved, kicked, and punched in a brutal attack on Seven Sisters Road, Holloway.
Elderly Victim Fatally Attacked Near McDonald’s
The incident occurred at around 11:35 PM on Thursday, February 27, outside a McDonald’s restaurant.
Rivero was assaulted by three teenage girls, aged 14, 16, and 17, in what prosecutors described as a targeted attack.
One of the defendants even recorded the attack on her mobile phone, Highbury Corner Youth Court was told.
Emergency Response & Arrests
Police and paramedics treated Rivero at the scene before rushing him to hospital, where he tragically died the following day.
The three suspects were initially arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH), but after the victim’s death, they were charged with manslaughter.
Court Appearance & Charges
The three teenage girls, who cannot be named due to their age, appeared before Highbury Corner Youth Court on Monday, March 3.
The court heard how the girls had been on a bus before alighting near a bus stop, where they allegedly surrounded Rivero, pushed him, and physically assaulted him.
“They walked away but later returned to continue the assault, with one of them capturing it on video,” prosecutors said.
Rivero eventually fell to the ground, suffering fatal injuries.
The Chair of the Bench, Alexia Fetherstonhaugh, remanded all three into youth detention accommodation. They are scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on March 31.
Police & Community Reaction
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a special post-mortem examination will take place in due course to determine the exact cause of death.
Superintendent Annmarie Cowley, who oversees Islington policing, addressed the public’s concerns:
“I know this death will cause shock and very real concern in Holloway and the wider Islington area.”
“I share those concerns, and I want to assure local people that a thorough police investigation is under way.”
Police Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
- Call 101, quoting CAD 8184/27Feb
- Report anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111
The tragic case has sent shockwaves through the local community, with many calling for justice for Rivero.
