A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of an 18-year-old man after the victim was found stabbed to death on the street in east London. 

The boy, who cannot

A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of an 18-year-old man after the victim was found stabbed to death on the street in east London. 

The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, is due before magistrates in Barkingside on Monday, Scotland Yard said.

Kamran Khalid, 18, was found with multiple stab wounds on Harrow Road in Ilford just before 4am on Thursday by police responding to reports of a fight. 

He was pronounced dead at the scene half an hour later.

Kamran Khalid, 18, was found with multiple stab wounds on Harrow Road in Ilford just before 4am on Thursday by police responding to reports of a fight. He died at the scene

Detectives said they believe several people were present when Khalid was stabbed to death.

Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, who is leading the murder investigation, said on Thursday: 'We are currently in the very early stages of our investigation and are working quickly and diligently to establish the circumstances that led to the death of this young man.

'An arrest has been made, but we believe that a number of people were present when the victim was murdered and we need to identify those people.

'The altercation took place in the middle of the night and while I know that few people will have been on the street at that time, I am keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the events leading up to and including the murder.

Detectives said they believe several people were present when Khalid was stabbed to death. Pictured: The scene of the stabbing on Harrow Road in Ilford on Thursday

'Any information, no matter how small, could be significant to the investigation, please do get in touch.'

Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Trevers, of the Met's East Area Command, said at the time: 'We are deeply saddened that another young life has been lost to knife crime and we understand the shock that local residents will feel at this dreadful news.

'A crime scene is in place in Harrow Road and local officers are supporting our Homicide colleagues as they conduct their investigation.

'The community will notice a heightened police presence in the area with both foot and mobile patrols increased to provide local reassurance.

'Anyone who has concerns is encouraged to approach patrol officers, or, if you have information, please don't hesitate to contact us.'