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Teen Accused of Murder Appears at Old Bailey
14 Apr
Summary
- A 16-year-old boy is accused of murdering Eghosa Ogbebor in Woolwich.
- The shooting occurred in a stairwell on Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich.
- A trial is provisionally scheduled for January 18, 2027.
A 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at the Old Bailey via video-link on Tuesday. He faces a charge of murdering 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor, who was fatally shot in a stairwell in Woolwich on April 2.
The prosecution stated that the defendant allegedly shot Mr Ogbebor once in the chest after a chase. The incident took place in a stairwell on Lord Warwick Street.
Police were called to the scene last Thursday afternoon. The accused was initially arrested on April 4 and released on bail before being rearrested on April 9 and charged with murder. He has been remanded into youth detention accommodation.
A provisional trial date has been set for January 18, 2027. The next court appearance for a plea and trial preparation hearing is scheduled for July 3. The Metropolitan Police investigation remains ongoing.
