Teenager charged with murder after boy, 15, dies after London stabbing
A teenager has been charged with murder following the death of a 15-year-old boy in London. Brayan David Saldarriaga was found with stab wounds and died at the scene despite emergency efforts. The 16-year-old suspect has also been charged with possession of a bladed article and is set to appear in court.
- ▪Brayan David Saldarriaga, from Haringey, Hackney, died after being found with stab wounds on May 25.
- ▪The 16-year-old charged cannot be named due to his age.
- ▪Police responded to reports of a large gathering and individuals with machetes in Hackney.
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NewsUKCrimeTeenager charged with murder after boy, 15, dies after London stabbingBrayan David Saldarriaga, from Haringey, Hackney, died after being found with stab wounds on 25 MayBryony Gooch Saturday 30 May 2026 09:34 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2986379","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/murder-charge-hackney-stabbing-brayan-saldarriaga-b2986379.html","title":"Teenager charged with murder after boy, 15, dies after London stabbing"}}(Metropolitan Police)For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up…
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