Detectives investigating a fatal stabbing in Tottenham have charged two people.

Two 15-year-old males [A and B] were charged on 24 December with the murder of 25-year-old Wilham Mendes in Albert Place, N17. They are also charged with the robbery of Mr Mendes.

They appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 26 December. 

Police were called on Saturday, 22 December at around 01:20 hours by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) to a report of a stabbing in Albert Place, N17.

Officers attended along with the LAS and found a man suffering from multiple stab injuries.

He was taken by London Ambulance Service to an east London hospital where he was pronounced dead at 02:13hrs.

Next of kin are aware. Although we await formal identification, officers are confident that the deceased is Portuguese national, Wilham Mendes, aged 25, who has lived in the UK since 2015, residing in Tottenham at the time of his death.

Two 15-year-old males [A and B] were arrested on 23 December and charged as above.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting CAD 503/22 Dec. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.