Bow teenager on trial for murder at the Old Bailey

The Old Bailey Pic: Matt Brown

The Old Bailey Pic: Matt Brown

A teenager charged with the murder of a 43-year-old-woman is due to appear at the Old Bailey today.

The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with the fatal assault of a woman, believed to be his mother.

Police were called to a flat in Sandall House, Bow, on February 12, but the woman was pronounced dead shortly after paramedics arrived. She had suffered severe head injuries and a stab wound to the chest.

The teenager was arrested at the scene and remanded in custody. He appeared at a youth court hearing at Stratford Magistrates Court on February 14.

Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

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