Police have charged a second man in connection with the murder of 16-year-old Taye Faik in Edmonton. Josiah James Semper, 18, of Cromie Close, N13, was charged on Friday, November 17. He is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, November 21.
Bernard Carroll, 19, of Church Street, N9, was previously charged in relation to this matter. He was arrested on Monday, November 6, and is due to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, February 2nd.
Taye’s family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.
A 16-year-old girl who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on bail. Three other individuals, a 20-year-old man, a 22-year-old woman, and another 22-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three have been bailed.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 1, when police were called to a stabbing in Kendal Gardens, N18. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Taye was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination conducted on October 4th revealed that the cause of death was sharp force trauma to the chest.
Detective Inspector Ben Dalloway of the Met’s Specialist Crime North expressed gratitude to the members of the public who have come forward with information. He urged anyone who has yet to speak to the police to do so, as even the smallest piece of information could be crucial to the investigation. Witnesses or anyone with information can submit it through the online portal: https:///mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V75-PO1.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, information can be provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
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