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<\/p>\nA BOY has been charged with murder after a teen was stabbed to death outside a pizza restaurant in East London.<\/p>\n
Fares Maatou, 14, was attacked in his school uniform in Canning Town on Friday afternoon.<\/p>\n
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Cops have now charged a 14-year-old boy with murder – and have made a fourth arrest into the fatal stabbing.<\/p>\n
Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Fares was pronounced dead shortly after 4:30pm outside of Zzetta pizzas on Barking Road.<\/p>\n
His family were "absolutely devastated" as cops thanked the public for their help into the investigation.<\/p>\n
The Met Police said today: "Detectives have charged a boy with murder and made a fourth arrest as they continue to appeal for information about the events which led to the death of Fares Maatou.<\/p>\n
"A murder investigation was launched following the fatal stabbing of Fares Maatou in Barking Road, E16. <\/p>\n
"Police were called to the location at 15:56hrs on Friday, 23 April, and found 14-year-old Fares suffering stab injuries.<\/p>\n
"Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead shortly after 16:30hrs. <\/p>\n
"A post-mortem examination held at East Ham Mortuary gave cause of death as stab injuries.<\/p>\n
"Fares is believed to have been in possession of an e-scooter when he was attacked. <\/p>\n
"However enquiries are ongoing and officers must retain an open mind as to any motive."<\/p>\n
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