A jury has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts in the trial of a man accused of taking part in the fatal drive-by shooting of a 17-year-old girl.
Tanesha Melbourne-Blake was killed in Chalgrove Road, in the Northumberland Road area of Tottenham, north London, on April 2 2018, the Old Bailey had heard.
Trial of Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke, 37, was on trial for murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
When it was made clear that jurors would not be able to reach verdicts, Judge Mark Dennis KC told them on Friday: “In those circumstances, I have no other option but to discharge the jury, so I discharge you.
“Thank you for your attention to this case throughout.”
Judge's remarks and next steps
He added: “Please do not be deflated. You have done what you have been asked to do, which is consider this case.”
Clarke, from Luton, denied the charges.
The case was adjourned until Friday, November 6.
It is currently unclear whether the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will pursue a retrial. The Standard has approached the CPS for comment.
