Detectives investigating the murder of Harry Pitman who was fatally stabbed on New Year’s Eve have charged a teenager.
The 16-year-old boy [D], who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Highbury Magistrates Court this morning, Saturday, 6 January.
Harry’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Harry Pitman was attacked on Primrose Hill at around 23:40hrs on Sunday, 31 December.
Officers provided first aid before paramedics arrived, but despite the efforts of emergency services, Harry sadly died at the scene shortly before midnight.
Following a public appeal for information, two teenagers aged 16 [D] and 17 [E], were identified and arrested in connection with Harry’s murder on Thursday, 4 January.
The 17-year-old boy [E] was released on bail.
Three other boys [A], [B] and [C] who were originally arrested in connection with the murder, will have no further action taken against them.
