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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Matthew Weaver

Man, 40, charged with murder after boy’s death in Orpington moped crash

Tafari Thompson-Mintah
Tafari Thompson-Mintah, 16. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Tafari died at the scene of the collision. Photograph: Met police

A 40-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a teenager in south-east London.

Tafari Thompson-Mintah, 16, was riding his moped in Orpington, when he was involved in a fatal collision last Monday afternoon.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

Joseph Barnes, 40, was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder. On Saturday he was charged with Tafari’s murder, the Metropolitan police said.

Barnes, of no fixed abode, is due to appear in custody at Bromley magistrates court on Monday.

Tafari’s family had been updated and continued to be supported by officers, the Met said.

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