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Murder charge after man, 22, stabbed to death in south London

Keelen Morris Wong (Metropolitan Police/PA)
Keelen Morris Wong (Metropolitan Police/PA)

A man has been charged with murder after a 22-year-old man was stabbed to death in Brixton.

Kyiza Sandiford, 23, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday charged with Keelen Morris Wong’s murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

It comes after Mr Wong was killed on Coldharbour Lane shortly before 5pm on Tuesday.

Police and the London Ambulance Service attended but Mr Wong was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin are aware and are being supported by specially trained officers, the Metropolitan Police said.

Sandiford, of Merton, was arrested on Tuesday.

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Police appealed for witnesses (Nick Ansell/PA)

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

He has been bailed, pending further inquiries, to a date in early January.

Another 15-year-old boy was arrested on Friday on suspicion of murder.

He remains in police custody.

Anyone who has information that may assist the investigation should call 101 or post via @MetCC ref CAD 5530/03OCT.

To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers.