Orpington: Third man charged with murder of 16-year-old killed while riding moped

Detectives have charged a third man with the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was killed while riding a moped in south London.

Victim Tafari Thompson-Mintah was riding a moped along Sevenoaks Way in St Paul's Cray, Orpington, when he was involved in a collision with a car at around 3.30pm on October 9.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

On Sunday, detectives charged Justin Barton, 31, of Neasden Lane, Neasden, with the boy’s murder. He will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Two other men, aged 38 and 40, have also been charged in connection with the teenager’s death.

Joseph Barnes, 40, was charged on Saturday, October 14.

Aaron Conway, 38, from Orpington, was charged on Monday, 16 October.

Both men were remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on January 9 next year.