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Youths Charged in Teen Stabbing with Flick Knives
25 Jun
Summary
- Two youths charged with murder and knife possession.
- The victim, Jamal Coombes, was 17 years old.
- The fatal stabbing occurred on June 20 in Battersea.
Two boys, aged 14 and 15, have appeared at the Old Bailey facing charges related to the fatal stabbing of Jamal Coombes, 17. The incident occurred on June 20 in Battersea, south London. Police were alerted to a stabbing on Glycena Road around 04:20 BST on that Saturday.
Jamal Coombes was discovered with multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The two defendants, who are from Wandsworth, are also accused of possessing a blade. The court has scheduled a plea hearing for September 10 and a provisional trial is anticipated to begin in March 2027.
The 15-year-old defendant has been remanded into youth custody. Both youths cannot be identified due to legal restrictions. The legal proceedings continue with further hearings planned.
