Detectives investigating fatal stabbing of Jordan in Tottenham have charged a boy with his murder and a man with conspiracy to murder

Jordan Briscoe was stabbed to death in Arnold Road, Tottenham

A 17-year-old boy and a 42-year-old man have been charged in connection with the death of Jordan Briscoe in Tottenham last weekend.

Jordan, 25, was found with stab wounds in Arnold Road at 10.17pm on Sunday, 5th March. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital, where he died later that night.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with murder and robbery on Thursday. He appeared at Stratford Youth Court later that day where he was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, 13th March.

Karl Black, aged 42 of Cassiobury Road, was arrested on Wednesday and charged today (Friday) with conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to rob Jordan Briscoe. He was remanded in custody to appear that same day at Thames Magistrates’ Court.

Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said: “While I am incredibly grateful to everyone so far who has come forward to assist us, we still need to hear from anyone who was in the areas of Philip Lane; Arnold Road; or Clyde Road, N15 on the night of Sunday, 5th March between 9pm and 11pm.

“If you have any dashcam or private footage relating to this incident that has not yet been provided to police, or if you think you may have information, I urge you to contact us without delay via the major incident public portal, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers. It doesn’t matter how you do it, but please do get in touch.”

Jordan’s family continues to be supported by detectives from the Met’s specialist crime command.

A post-mortem examination held at Haringey Mortuary on Wednesday confirmed his cause of death was sharp force trauma to the chest.

Anyone with information or any witnesses are asked to call the incident room on 020 8358 1010 or via 101 quoting reference CAD 6900/05Mar.

To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They do not ask your name or trace your IP address.

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