Three people charged with murder of Daniel Laskos in Harold Wood

The 16 year-old (pictured) was stabbed to death in Church Road in the neighbourhood (credit: Met Police)

One man and two boys have been charged with the murder of Daniel Laskos in Harold Wood.

The 16 year-old teenager was fatally stabbed in Church Road in the neighbourhood on Friday, 7 May. Two males, 15 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

Callum Hands, 20, of Romford was also arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday, 9 May.

All three males were charged with murder, as well as with possession of an offensive weapon on Wednesday, 12 May.

They all appeared in Barkingside Magistrates’ Court where they were remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, 14 May.

Three other males had previously been arrested in connection with the incident.

The first male, 16, was arrested on Friday, 7 May on suspicion of affray.

A second man, 18, was arrested on Monday, 10 May on suspicion of murder.

A third man, 24, was arrested on Tuesday, 11 May on suspicion of murder.

All three have been released on bail to return at a date in early June.

Detectives are continuing to investigate the murder and are appealing to anyone with information to call the police on 101 or to tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 6572/07May.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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