A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after another teenager was stabbed to death in east London.
Pharrell Garcia, also 15, was found with stab wounds on Stellman Close, Hackney shortly after 4pm on Tuesday and died at the scene.
He was attacked while picking up his younger sister from his former primary school.
Police believe the suspect ran away from the scene following the attack.
Pharrell’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers, the Metropolitan Police said.
The other youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested near Benthal Primary School by officers and will appear in custody at Stratford Youth Court on Friday.
Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway said Pharrell’s family were “understandably heartbroken” at this “unimaginably difficult time”.
He said: “I know the community will be searching for answers today and will be shocked and angry at this tragic loss of life.
“I want them to know that we will do everything in our power to provide those answers and bring those responsible to justice.
“Our investigation continues at pace today with officers conducting house-to-house inquiries, reviewing hours of CCTV, and speaking to witnesses.”
Mr Conway said a higher police presence would remain in the area over the coming days and a “significant proportion” of Stellman Close will remain cordoned off, likely for several days, as forensic inquiries continue.
He added: “No one should have to lose a child and events this week in London are a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of knife crime and serious violence.
“It tears families apart and robs our children of their futures.”
