Three Teens to Face Trial Over Brutal Killing of 75-Year-Old on London Street
Three teenage girls are set to stand trial accused of killing a 75-year-old man in a savage street attack in north London.
Attack Near Bus Stop in Islington
Fredi Rivero was beaten near a bus stop on Seven Sisters Road, Islington, just before midnight on Tuesday, 27 February. The 75-year-old was surrounded by the girls—aged 14, 16, and 17—after they got off a bus. Witnesses say the trio pushed, kicked, punched, and shoved him. Shocking footage allegedly filmed by one of the girls captured the assault.
Mr Rivero, believed to be a Bolivian national and described by police as a “much-loved father,” was rushed to hospital but died the next day. His family have been left “devastated by his death.”
Legal Proceedings Underway at Old Bailey
The teens, who cannot be named due to their age, have been charged with manslaughter. At a preliminary hearing on Thursday, before Judge Mark Lucraft KC at the Old Bailey, none of the defendants attended court. All remain in custody.
- A plea hearing is set for 23 May.
- The trial is provisionally scheduled for 1 December 2025.
- Bail applications will be considered later, after CCTV evidence review.
Community in Shock as Police Investigate
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the investigation is ongoing. They are urging anyone with information or who witnessed the attack to come forward.
This tragic case has left the local community reeling as they try to come to terms with the brutal loss.
