Boy charged with murder after 17-year-old fatally stabbed
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A Sussex Police spokesman said on Monday: “The Crown Prosecution Service has this evening authorised a charge of murder against a 16-year-old boy from Southwick. “The defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, remains remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before Brighton Youth Court on Tuesday morning. “It follows the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Mustafa Momand in Queens Road, Brighton, around 5pm on Thursday 5 October. “The suspect was arrested that same evening in the Moulsecoomb area.” Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family, who continue to be supported by officers at this difficult time Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell, Sussex Police Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Alex Campbell said: “Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family, who continue to be supported by officers at this difficult time.