A 15-year-old who was fatally stabbed during chaos at a house party in Hackney has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy.
The adolescent was charged with Brayan David Saldarriaga’s murder on Friday; due to his age, he cannot be recognized for legal reasons.
He is scheduled to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court today and has also been charged with possessing a bladed article.
On Monday, May 25, at 7:17 p.m., police were called in response to complaints of a sizable gathering, disturbances, and sightings of people brandishing machetes in Towpath Walk, E9.
Alongside the London Air Ambulance and London Ambulance Service, officers were present. Brayan, a resident of Haringey, was discovered by emergency personnel in nearby Poplar Close with stab wounds.
A argument broke out at a home party in northeast London, leading to the stabbing.
Panicked partygoers, including teenagers, were spotted shouting and leaving the scene, with some even making their way to Hackney Marshes.
As people fled, witnesses claimed to have seen a black-clad individual sprinting toward the gathering while brandishing what appeared to be a huge machete.
The adolescent was charged on Friday with the murder of Brayan David Saldarriaga (above), but his age prevents him from being identified for legal reasons.
Screaming partygoers fled the scene in the direction of Hackney Marshes on the residential lane.
The teenager was declared dead at the scene despite attempts to rescue him.
Officers with specialized training continue to assist his family.
Detectives have urged anyone with information on the incident to come forward as they continue their investigation.
Anyone with information or who saw the incident is encouraged to phone the police at 101 and mention CAD 6692/25MAY. Additionally, information can be anonymously submitted by calling Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
