Two men have been charged with the murder of Battersea teenager Lejean Richards.

Roy Reyes-Nieves 23, of Parkham Street, Battersea and Roger Reyes-Nieves, 18, of Woodvale Walk, West Norwood were charged following the murder of the 19-year-old.

They are due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court today after being arrested on Saturday (February 23).

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This follows an investigation by detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command.

An investigation was launched following a stabbing in Wolsey Court, off Westbridge Road, on February 5 where Lejean was pronounced dead at the scene.