Two teenagers charged with murder of two boys killed a mile apart in London

Two teenagers have been charged with the murders of two boys who were stabbed to death a mile apart in London.

Kearne Solanke and Charlie Bartolo, both 16, were killed on Saturday.

Kearne was found fatally wounded in Titmuss Avenue, Thamesmead, and Charlie was discovered in Sewell Road, Abbey Wood.

A boy aged 16 and another aged 15 were arrested on Tuesday, the Metropolitan Police said.

They are both due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court later today.

It was later reported that an18-year-old man had also been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, from the Met's Specialist Crime Command, said: "Today is another step forward in our investigation into this shocking incident but I would reiterate my appeal to anyone who has information about the events that resulted in the deaths of Charlie and Kearne to come forward and speak to police."

Officers were called at about 5.10pm on Saturday to reports of people with injuries. Both boys were pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are specifically looking for anyone who saw a black Nissan Qashqai with silver roof bars in either area in the days or hours before the deaths.