Eghosa Ogbebor died after being shot in Woolwich on April 2.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in south-east London, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Eghosa Ogbebor was shot dead in Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, with police called to the scene at about 3.40pm on April 2.

A teenage boy, of Romford, was arrested two days after the incident and was released on bail until he was rearrested on April 9.

On Friday, the 16-year-old was charged with murder, the police said.

He will appear at Thames Magistrates Court on Saturday.

Forensic officers near the scene in Woolwich where 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor was shot dead
Forensic officers near the scene in Woolwich where 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor was shot dead (Ben Bauer/PA)

Eghosa’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers, the force added.

The police said an investigation remains ongoing.

On April 4, officers had arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man in Woolwich on suspicion of murder, and a 46-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three were released on bail, the police said.

A 14-year-old boy, 16-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were arrested on April 3 in connection with Eghosa’s death.

They have also been bailed while inquiries continue.

On April 10, a further 16-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.

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