A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of Harry Pitman, 16, who was stabbed to death on Primrose Hill in north London on New Year's Eve.
Harry Pitman had gone to the park with friends to watch the fireworks when he was fatally stabbed shortly before midnight. The suspect, also 16, faces an additional charge of possessing an offensive weapon and was remanded in custody.
The defendant, from Westminster and who cannot be named due to his age, spoke only to confirm his identity. He told his visibly emotional parents that he loved them as he was led away. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Harry's family continues to be supported by specialist officers.
A 17-year-old boy arrested on Thursday has been released on bail, while three other boys originally arrested in connection with the incident will face no further action. Lisa Ramsarran, deputy chief crown prosecutor for the CPS London homicide team, reminded the public that proceedings are active and urged against any reporting or commentary that could prejudice a fair trial.
