Isle of Dogs fatal stabbing sees two men charged

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Image caption, Abdul Jalloh was fatally stabbed in New Union Close, in the Isle of Dogs

Two men have been charged with murder after a 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed in east London.

The body of Mr Jalloh was found in New Union Close, Isle of Dogs on Monday afternoon.

Shomiah McKenzie, 18, of Lewisham and Cody Godfrey, 18, of Isle of Dogs were also also charged with possession of Class C drugs with intent to supply and Mr McKenzie was also further charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

Both men remain in custody and are due to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court on Saturday.

The victim's family has been notified and are being supported by specialist officers, the Met Police said.

A 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation, the force added.

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