A 21 year-old man has appeared in court, charged with the murder of Nathan Murray in Sydenham.

Marley Lucas, of Champion Road, Sydenham, is accused of stabbing 18 year-old Nathan Murray to death in Sydenham High Street on June 1.

A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Murray died from a stab wound to the chest on June 2.

Marley appeared at the Old Bailey today (June 9) to answer a charge of murder.

He will next appear at the Old Bailey on September 23.

A 16 year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed by police.