Teenager charged with murder after stabbing student Daejaun Campbell with zombie knife

An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder after a 15-year-old schoolboy was stabbed to death with a zombie knife in south-east London.

Jacob Losiewicz, of Church Manor Way, Abbey Wood, will appear at Bromley Magistrates Court on Thursday charged with the murder of Daejaun Campbell.

Daejaun died of stab wounds on Sunday after being attacked on Eglinton Road in Woolwich.

Neighbors reported hearing the teenager scream, “I'm 15, don't let me die,” while a local woman tried to save his life.

On Tuesday, just two days after the stabbing, a ban on the possession of zombie-style knives and machetes came into force.

A second man, aged around 50, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, was released without charge, the Metropolitan Police said.

Daejaun's family is being supported by specially trained officers, police added.

The ban on zombie-style knives is part of efforts to curb knife crime, with activists including actor Idris Elba pushing for the large blades to be banned.

The new law closes a loophole in a knife ban imposed in 2016. At that time, the weapons could be kept and sold as long as they did not contain any depictions of violence.

A white forensic tent and police cordon were set up at the crime scene on Eglinton Road on Monday while officers searched the area and spoke to neighbors.

Detective Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry, who is responsible for policing the South East Basic Command Unit, said: “The investigation into Daejaun's murder is ongoing and detectives are working around the clock.”

“Local officers will remain in the area as we continue our investigation. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions, they are there to support you and the community.

“I would like to once again appeal to anyone who knows anything about the death of young Daejaun to come forward. Did you notice anything suspicious in the Eglinton Road area? Did you see anyone fleeing the area? Do you have any footage?

“If so, please contact police. You can upload the footage via a link or remain anonymous by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 020 8721 4005 and quote Operation Baghaze.