Three more teenagers have been charged following the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy.

Deshaun James-Tuitt was stabbed to death in Highbury Fields shortly before 9pm on August 4, 2022.

Sandrina Tuitt, Deshaun’s aunt, has said it is “heart-wrenching” for the family to “live life knowing he’s never coming back”.

On October 19, two youths aged 16 and 17 were charged with the young boy's murder.

They appeared in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court the following day and are due to appear at the Old Bailey tomorrow (October 24).

A 16-year-old boy was charged with murder on Friday, (October 20).

He appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Corner on Saturday and are also due to appear in custody at the Old Bailey tomorrow.

Islington Gazette: Deshaun James-Tuitt, from Hackney, was only 15 years old when stabbed to death in IslingtonDeshaun James-Tuitt, from Hackney, was only 15 years old when stabbed to death in Islington (Image: Met)

Three males, one aged 16 and two aged 15, have previously been charged with murder.

They are next due to appear in custody at the Old Bailey on December 4.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of Deshaun’s murder and urge anyone with information that could assist the investigation to contact police on 020 8345 3865, call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 7948/04AUG.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.