London Teen Murder: 3 Boys Charged

Detectives investigating the murder of 18-year-old Maliki Sharma in west London have charged three 16-year-old boys. The incident occurred on January 12 in Feltham. Police were called to reports of a stabbing and found Sharma, who was taken to the hospital but later pronounced dead.

Two of the charged boys are from Hounslow and face charges of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. A third boy, also 16, has been charged with murder. All three are due to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have pledged an increased police presence in the local community.