Woolwich stabbing: Man, 18, charged with murdering schoolboy

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An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder after a schoolboy was stabbed to death in southeast London.

Daejaun Campbell, 15, was found with a stab injury on Eglinton Road, Woolwich, just after 6.30pm on Sunday September 22. He died at the scene.

Jacob Losiewicz, 18, of Church Manor Way, Abbey Wood, has been charged with murder.

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He will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Thursday September 26.

A second man in his 50s who was arrested on suspicion of murder has been released without charge, the Metropolitan Police said.

Daejaun Campbell, 15, was killed in a zombie-style knife attack in Woolwich.Daejaun Campbell, 15, was killed in a zombie-style knife attack in Woolwich.
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Det Ch Sup Trevor Lawry , who is in charge of policing for the South East Basic Command Unit, said: “The investigation into Daejaun's murder continues and detectives are working around the clock. Local officers will remain in the area whilst we continue with our investigation. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions, they are there to support you and the community.

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“I want to appeal again for anyone who knows anything about the death of young Daejaun to come forward. Did you see anything suspicious around the Eglinton Road area? Did you see anyone running away from the area? Do you have any footage?

"If you do, then please contact police; you can upload any footage via a link or you can also remain anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 020 8721 4005 quoting Operation Baghaze.

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