Abdel Derdour, 22, appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court yesterday (December 29) charged with murdering Adam Henry, who was found injured in Westbourne Road, Islington, at around 1pm on December 9.
The teenager later died in hospital.
Derdour, wearing a grey tracksuit, spoke to confirm his identity at the brief hearing.
The defendant, of Old Gloucester Street in Camden, was remanded in custody ahead of his next appearance at Inner London Crown Court on New Year’s Eve.
He is further charged with possession of a knife in a public place on December 9 in Islington.
Tsidi Winion, 20, of Handyside Street in Camden, has also been charged with Adam’s murder and possession of an offensive weapon on December 15 and faces trial at a later date.
Adam was described as “good natured and loyal” by his family in a statement shared by the Metropolitan Police after his death.
