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Asher Mcshane

Jodie Chesney: Third charge over murder of 17-year-old girl in east London park

Jodie's family released this photo of her after she was named by police as the deceased (Picture: Metropolitan Police)

A third man has been charged in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Jodie Chesney, who was stabbed to death while listening to music with friends in a park in east London.

Svenson Ong-a-kwie, 18, from Romford, was arrested on 10 March on suspicion of murder, police said.

He was charged with murder today and will appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates Court on Thursday, March 14.

A 16-year-old teenager and man, 20, have also been charged with murder.

Manuel Petrovic, 20, from Romford and the teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear for trial at the Old Bailey in September.

Another three people - a 50-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, both from Dagenham, and a 17-year-old boy who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have all been released under investigation.

Anyone with information should call the HMCC Incident Room on 020 8345 3775, Tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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