Officers investigating the murders of Annie Besala Ekofo, and her nephew, Bervil Kalikaka-Ekofo, in East Finchley have arrested a third person.

A 23-year-old man [C] was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday, 8 December. He has been bailed to return in early February 2017 pending further enquiries.

[B] Obina Ezeoke, 24 (02.09.92) of no fixed address was charged with two counts of murder on Tuesday, 20 September.

He appeared in custody at Hendon Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 21 September and was remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, 23 September.

He is due to appear at the Old Bailey for trial on 13 March 2017.

A 20-year-old man [A] remains on bail and is due to return in early February 2017.