The three teens, who cannot be named because of their age, will appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Monday, March 3, the Metropolitan Police said in an update this afternoon
Three teenage girls have been charged with manslaughter following the death of a man in North London.
Fredi Rivero, 75, was attacked on Seven Sisters Road in Islington, at around 11.35pm on February 27. Officers rushed to the scene and provided first aid before paramedics arrived, but the victim sadly died in hospital the following day.
The Metropolitan Police said a post-mortem examination will be held in due course. The force added that Mr Rivero’s family are being supported by specialist officers. Three girls, aged 14, 16 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) following the attack, but in a new update this afternoon, the Met Police said they have been charged with manslaughter.
The teens, who cannot be named because of their age, will appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Monday, March 3, the Met said. The police force said: “Detectives investigating the death of a man in Seven Sisters Road, have charged three teenage girls with manslaughter.
“The teenagers aged 14, 16 and 17, who cannot be named because of their age, will appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 3 March. The victim’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“Fredi Rivero, aged 75, was attacked on Seven Sisters Road, N7 at around 23:35hrs on Thursday, 27 February. Officers provided first aid before paramedics arrived, but despite the efforts of emergency services, Fredi sadly died in hospital on Friday, 28 February. A special post-mortem examination will be held in due course.”
Anyone who has information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or contact @MetCC on X, quoting CAD 8184/27Feb. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.