Teenager, 19, charged with fatal stabbing in Croydon

A 19-year-old man has appeared at court charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Croydon last month.

John Budal, 19, of Ena Road, Norbury, appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, charged with murder, robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of cannabis.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday.

This follows the arrest of a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder on Sunday. He has since been bailed as the investigation continues.

Both arrests were made in connection to the fatal stabbing of 27-year-old Michael Patrick Afonso Peixoto.

Mr Peixoto died after being attacked and stabbed by a group of men in Mayfield Crescent, Thornton Heath at around 10.30pm on December 19.

After the attack, the suspects drove off in the car Michael had been travelling in, a grey Vauxhall Grand X Elite – registration DL19LVS – which has yet to be recovered.

A post-mortem confirmed the cause of death as a stab wound.

A spokesman from the Met said: “Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC reference CAD 7509/19Dec. 

“You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Pictured top: Mr Peixoto died after being attacked and stabbed by a group of men (Picture: The Met)