A 21-year-old man from Warrender Road, N19, has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Deonte Mowatt-Slater in Islington. Francie McCarthy is scheduled to appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 26 October.
Increased police patrols have been deployed in the area to reassure residents, and local officers are available to address any concerns.
Authorities are urging anyone with information, or dash-cam footage related to the incident, to contact the incident room at 020 8358 0100 or call 101, referencing 95/22OCT. Information can also be shared on X @MetCC or via the Operation Bidwarm Public Information Portal.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be shared through the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
