Police have charged a teenager following after a stabbing which left Quamari Serunkuma-Barnes dead in Kensal Green.

Metropolitan police were called to Doyle Gardens shortly before 3.30pm on Monday (January 23) where Quamari was found with stab wounds.

The 15-year-old later died in hospital, and a post-mortem examination has since established that the cause of death was a haemorrhage and stab wound to the chest.

Officers said they charged a 15-year-old boy with murder on Thursday (January 26), and he will appear at Willesden Youth Court today (January 27).

Quamari Serunkuma-Barnes died after a stabbing in Kensal Green

Earlier, Quamari's sister, Pierao Serunkuma-Hutton, said: "Quamari was a much loved boy with a heart full of gold.

"Everyone who knew my brother loved him to bits.

"He was such a good role model to everyone, old and young.

"He loved reggae music and could sing any song that came on the radio.

"He could make anyone laugh no matter the situation.

An artwork left outside the school gates in tribute to the victim Quamari Barnes

"He used to always send me pictures of outfits he should buy when he was going out with his friends.

"And, to all his friends that waited for hours and hours for him to get ready my mum loves you all."

Detectives from the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating and continue to appeal for any witnesses to contact them on 020 8358 0200 or via 101 or by tweeting @MetCC

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.