Teen Murder Shocker in East London
A quiet east London street turned deadly when 16-year-old Renell Charles was fatally stabbed. The killer, 17-year-old Myglor Yambuya, has been slapped with a life sentence after a fast police probe.
Bus Stop Death: Moment of Horror
It all went down at around 4pm on Friday, May 5. Renell stood with mates at a bus stop on Markhouse Road, E17, when Yambuya jumped out of a taxi and sparked a row. Renell tried to run, but Yambuya chased him down and plunged a knife twice into him—once even as Renell lay helpless on the pavement.
Manhunt and Arrest: Killer Walks into Police Station
Yambuya fled to Clapton the very next day, but attempts to lose cops failed. On Monday, May 8, he stalked into Forest Gate police station claiming confusion over their visit. Authorities weren’t buying it. He was promptly arrested and charged.
Failed Self-Defence Claim in Court
During his trial, Yambuya tried to dodge the murder charge with a self-defence story — but detectives exposed the truth. The case revealed a brutal act, not a desperate defence.
