Chadwell Heath: Man charged with murder of boy, 16, stabbed on bus

A 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a teenage boy who was stabbed on a bus in Chadwell Heath.

Tyler Hurley, 16, died on March 14 after being stabbed on board a route 173 bus in east London.

Carlton Tanueh has been charged with his murder, along with two counts of being in possession of an offensive weapon.

He will due to appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Police were called to reports of a stabbing on the bus at High Road, Chadwell Heath, just before 4pm on Monday.

The victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition and later died.

Any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the incident room on 0208 345 3715. Alternatively, call 101 quoting CAD 4741/14Mar or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.