Second person charged in connection with murder of Koy Bentley

A second person has been charged in connection with the murder of 15 year old Koy Bentley. The teenager from Watford died of a fatal stab wound to the chest following an incident inside a flat in Water Lane, Watford, on Monday, June 5. Abdi Karim Ali, aged 21, of Boundfield Road in Lewisham, has been charged with murder, perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. He remains in police custody at this time and is due to appear before Hatfield Remand Court later today. A 15 year old boy from Willesden, London, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and has been charged with murder, appeared at Hatfield Remand Court yesterday (Monday, June 12). He has been remanded in secure accommodation and is also due to appear at St Albans Crown Court today. A 24 year old man from Greenwich, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, has been bailed until July 4. Police enquiries are on-going and anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the Major Incident Room on 01707 355666, quoting Op Constitute. If you would rather provide information anonymously contact the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.