Three further men were charged in connection with the case earlier this week

A seventh man has been charged in connection with the murder of Tyler McDermott, who was fatally shot in Tottenham.

Kalam Bagge, 18, of Nimrod Road, SW1 was charged on Sunday, 23rd April, and appeared in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 24th April.

A total of seven men have now been charged with Tyler’s murder, including Tyrese Barnett, Leo Reid, Tyrese Matthews, Damaris McBeth, Rhys Antwi, and Alfred Coker.

Barnett, Reid, and Matthews have been remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 5th July. Court dates are yet to be announced for the other suspects.

NEWS – 24 APRIL 2023
Seventh man charged with murder in Tottenham
Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of Tyler McDermott in Tottenham have charged a seventh man with his murder.

Kalam Bagge, 18, [04.03.05] of Nimrod Road, London, SW1 was charged on Sunday, 23 April, and will appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 24 April.

Six other men have previously been charged with Tyler’s murder. They are:

[A] Tyrese Barnett, 19 (24.02.04), of no fixed address. He was also charged with the attempted murder of another male and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

[B] Leo Reid, also 19 (05.10.03), of Tulse Hill, SW2. He was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

[C] Tyrese Matthews, 20 (06.04.03), of Black Prince Road, SE11.

[D] Damaris McBeth, 19 (01.04.04) of The Glade, Croydon

[E] Rhys Antwi, 19 (30.03.04) of Prentis Rd, SW16

[F] Alfred Coker, 20 (06.03.03) of Bowen Drive, SE21

A, B and C have been remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 5 July. We await the next court dates for D, E and F

A murder investigation was launched after police were called at approximately 4.20am on Thursday, 13th April to Norman Road, N15, where they found Tyler suffering with gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital, where he died on Friday, 14th.

Tyler’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

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