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Man due in court over fatal stabbing of 19-year-old in Ilford

A man has been charged with murdering 19-year-old Mohammed Mirza, who died after being stabbed in east London, Scotland Yard said.

Police were called at 10.20pm on November 19 to Fullwell Avenue, Ilford, after reports of a fight outside a residential block.

Shariq Khan, 20, has been charged with murder and possession of a knife.

Officers gave first aid to Mr Mirza, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mohammed Usman Mirza, 19, died outside a tower block in east London (Met police)

Khan was due to appear at Barkingside magistrates’ court today.

Two 19-year-old men who were arrested in connection with Mr Mirza’s murder have since been released under investigation.

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