Two Teens Charged Over Gabriel’s Fatal Stabbing
Two boys, aged 14 and 17, were charged on Friday, 11 November, following the stabbing death of 21-year-old Gabriel in Downham. They appeared at Bexley Youth Court the same day and have been remanded into local authority care. Both are set to face the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 15 November.
Murder Probe Launched After Late-Night Stabbing
Gabriel was fatally stabbed in Bromley Road just before midnight on Friday, 4 November. Emergency services rushed to the scene, finding him with a severe stab wound. Despite being rushed to hospital, Gabriel died the following afternoon.
Family Pays Heartbreaking Tribute
Gabriel’s mother Mariana said:
“Gabriel was a young man with a sparkling personality and infinite goodness in his heart. He was taken from us far too soon in the most brutal and cruel way. Gabriel was loved by many, he had a wonderful sense of humour, he was easy-going, compassionate, always ready to help others. We are devastated by his unnecessary loss, just when his life as a bright, passionate, and motivated adult was beginning.
“He will always be remembered, and we will keep him in our hearts forever. I am so grateful that God sent him to me. He taught me to be a mother, we grew together in life. We went through many challenges together, through the good and the bad, he made me the person I am today. Gabriel, I love you and I will love you until my last breath.”
Police Hunt 16-Year-Old Suspect in Murder Case
Detectives are urgently seeking a 16-year-old boy, George David from Downham, wanted on suspicion of Gabriel’s murder. He is believed to have links to Bromley and Orpington.
The public are warned not to approach him. Anyone with information should call 999 immediately, quoting reference CAD 8645/4 Nov.
