Met detectives investigating the murder of a man in Feltham have charged three 16-year-old boys.

The boys from Hounslow, who cannot be named because of their age, were charged on Friday, 13 February.

One of the boys was charged with murder and appeared at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 14 February. He has been remanded into custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 17 February.

The two other boys were charged with conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm. They appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court and Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court respectively on Saturday, 14 February. They have been remanded into youth detection and will both appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 17 February.

Police were called to Victoria Road, Feltham at around 17:00hrs on Monday, 12 January following reports of a stabbing. Officers attended the scene, alongside the London

Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance Service, and found an 18-year-old with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to hospital, where despite the best efforts of medical staff, he was sadly pronounced dead. He has since been named as Maliki Sharma from Feltham.

His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, who is leading this investigation, said: “My thoughts remain with Maliki’s friends and family during this unimaginably difficult time.

“We understand that this incident has been distressing for the local community and residents can expect to see an increased police presence over the coming days.”

Rhys Huskinson, 19 (31.12.06) of North Road, Feltham was charged on Wednesday, 14 January with affray and possession of an offensive weapon in connection with the investigation. Following further enquiries and consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service these charges were amended to attempted grievous bodily harm on Thursday, 12 February . He is remanded in custody to next appear at Isleworth Crown Court on Wednesday, 11 March.