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Youth accused of manager's murder | Youth accused of manager's murder |
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A youth has been charged with the murder of a shop manager in east London almost a year ago. | A youth has been charged with the murder of a shop manager in east London almost a year ago. |
Anthony Maina, 19, is due to appear in court on Monday, accused of killing Jamie Simpson, who ran a Matalan outlet in Hackney's Kingsland shopping centre. | |
Mr Simpson, 33, was fatally stabbed in the neck as he cashed up at the store on 22 March 2008. | Mr Simpson, 33, was fatally stabbed in the neck as he cashed up at the store on 22 March 2008. |
Two other men are also due to appear before magistrates at Highbury Corner, accused of conspiracy to rob. | Two other men are also due to appear before magistrates at Highbury Corner, accused of conspiracy to rob. |
Mr Maina is also charged with conspiracy to rob, along with the men, Simeon Jumah, 24, and Roy Williams, aged 30. | Mr Maina is also charged with conspiracy to rob, along with the men, Simeon Jumah, 24, and Roy Williams, aged 30. |
Police are continuing to question two others, aged 17 and 19, who were both detained following Mr Simpson's killing. | Police are continuing to question two others, aged 17 and 19, who were both detained following Mr Simpson's killing. |
A further seven people, who were arrested last May in connection with the case, remain on police bail. | A further seven people, who were arrested last May in connection with the case, remain on police bail. |
Earlier this month, Mr Simpson's father, Lambert, said he was struggling to cope with his son's death. | Earlier this month, Mr Simpson's father, Lambert, said he was struggling to cope with his son's death. |
"Jamie was my son and my mate and an important part of my life and all of a sudden he is no longer here," he said. | "Jamie was my son and my mate and an important part of my life and all of a sudden he is no longer here," he said. |
"Every day I wake up and I find it very hard to cope. I get my strength from my wife, daughters and friends." | "Every day I wake up and I find it very hard to cope. I get my strength from my wife, daughters and friends." |
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