Teenage girl charged with murder of homeless man sheltering in bin shed near King's Cross
29 November 2024, 10:43
A teenage girl has been charged with the murder of a homeless man who was sheltering in a bin shed in central London.
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The girl, who cannot be named because of her age, is accused of killing Anthony Marks on Cromer Street near King's Cross on August 10 this year.
The suspect, from Brixton in south London, will appear at Croydon Magistrates Court later on Friday.
A 17-year-old boy from Dagenham in east London has already been charged with the murder and is being held in custody before a trial next year.
Police have been trying for months to find Mr Marks' next of kin, but have not been successful so far.
Speaking in October, Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, from the Met's specialist crime command, said: “Sadly, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to identify next-of-kin for Anthony".
She urged "anyone who can help to contact the investigation team."
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Officers are also still appealing for any witnesses or people with information about the killing to come forward.
Anyone with information should contact the police's incident room direct on 0208 358 0300 or dial 101 quoting CAD 1428/10AUG24.
Alternatively, you can post on X @MetCC quoting the same reference number.
