A 16-year-old boy named Renell Charles was stabbed to death in Walthamstow in 2023. A 17-year-old assailant has been convicted of murder and is set to serve time behind bars. The assailant took deliberate steps to evade capture, including changing clothes and swapping SIM cards. Instances of youth crime have caused widespread fear and concern within the community. The defendant's claim of acting in self-defense was refuted by CCTV footage and witnesses.