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Man charged over teenager's death | |
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A man has been charged with the murder of a teenager stabbed to death outside a shopping centre in Reading. | A man has been charged with the murder of a teenager stabbed to death outside a shopping centre in Reading. |
Juan-Claude McKenley, 18, from Reading, was stabbed in what officers described as an "altercation" outside the Broad Street Mall on Thursday afternoon. | Juan-Claude McKenley, 18, from Reading, was stabbed in what officers described as an "altercation" outside the Broad Street Mall on Thursday afternoon. |
Thames Valley Police said Deno Brown, 26, also from Reading, had been charged with murder and possession of a class A drug with intent to supply. | Thames Valley Police said Deno Brown, 26, also from Reading, had been charged with murder and possession of a class A drug with intent to supply. |
He is due to appear before Slough Magistrates' Court during the week. | |
Mr McKenley was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital but died later due to his injuries. | Mr McKenley was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital but died later due to his injuries. |
A post-mortem examination found he died from internal bleeding. | A post-mortem examination found he died from internal bleeding. |
His best friends Nathan, Alex, Trisil and Deeroi paid tribute to Mr McKenley in a tribute released through police. | |
Alex said: "We spent a lot of time together in and out of school. | |
"Most of the time was football, he was the best defender I have ever seen." | |
He added that Mr McKenley was "always there for me when I needed you". | |
"It's a shame that I was not there for you. I love you like a brother, I'll be praying for you. | |
"Even though you're gone you will never be forgotten in my heart and mind." |