A SCHOOLBOY, 15 was knifed to death ‘after picking up his little sister from primary school’ as cops charge another teen with murder.
Cops were called out to Stellman Close at just after 4pm on Tuesday after reports of a stabbing.
Pharrell Garcia, 15, was stabbed to death on Tuesday
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, Pharrell Garcia was tragically pronounced dead.
The youngster had struggled on for about 50 metres following the brutal attack near Benthal primary school, before collapsing.
It is understood he had been collecting his sister from the school, before going on to meet up with a pal.
A 15-year-old boy has since been charged with murder and is due to appear at Stratford Youth Court on Friday, July 26.
A force spokesperson said: “A teenager has been charged after a boy was murdered in Hackney
“Police were called at around 4.05pm on Tuesday, July 23 to Stellman Close, E5 to reports of a stabbing.
“Despite the best efforts of emergency services a 15-year-old boy, who has been named as Pharrell Garcia, sadly died.
“A 15-year-old boy – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has been charged with murder.
“He has been remanded and will appear at Stratford Youth Court on Friday, 26 July.”
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