Three more charged with fatal stabbing

Deshaun James-Tuitt died after attack in Highbury Fields

Friday, 27th October 2023 — By Izzy Rowley

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Deshaun James-Tuitt



THREE further teenagers have been charged with a Highbury Fields stabbing.

Three young men, who cannot be named due to their age, have been charged with the fatal stabbing of Deshaun James-Tuitt and appeared at Barkingside magistrates’ court last Thursday. They will next appear in the Old Bailey on Tuesday.

Mr James-Tuitt was stabbed in Highbury Fields in August last year and died in hospital a short time later.

A post-mortem gave cause of death as a stab wound, shock and haemorrhage.

Three other teenagers were charged with his murder in July, and they are expected to appear in the Old Bailey in December.

Detectives say they are continuing to investigate Mr James-Tuitt’s death, and are asking anyone with information to come forward on 020 8345 3865, call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 7948/04AUG.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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