Two men appeared in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court today (Friday 22 March) charged with the attempted murder of a 16-year old in Lower Clapton on Wednesday.

Two men appeared in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court today charged with the attempted murder of a 16-year old in Clapton on Wednesday.

Simon Mongan, 18, of Ruby Close, Lower Clapton, and Lewis Sutherland, 20 of Mandeville Street, Lower Clapton, have been remanded in custody to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on April 9.

A third man aged 19 was arrested today and has been taken to a London police station where he remains in custody.