A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder in relation to the death of a "vulnerable" man whose home was allegedly attacked with fireworks.
Robert Price, 76, died from inhalation of fumes, and burns, following a fire at a house in Dagenham, in east London, at around 5.40pm on 27 July.
This isn't the first such case. Of course, despite the victim being deemed 'vulnerable', the justice system goes all out to protect the perpetrators.
He is the second youth charged in connection with Mr Price's death. Neither of them can be named for legal reasons. A 17-year-old appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, also charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
Hopefully if convicted, they will be named.
The 17-year-old defendant was not accused of throwing a firework himself during the alleged attack but the prosecution claimed he was part of the group.
Another 'joint enterprise' case that the 'Guardian' will no doubt claim is unjust.
The Met's Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, the senior investigating officer on the case, said: "I would like to reassure the community that while the investigation remains ongoing, police are not seeking to identify any further people in connection with the fatal fire on Oval Road North.
"I also ask that the privacy of Mr Price's family is respected."
Do you ever check that the community feels reassured? Or do you just make a meaningless statement because it's excpected of you..?
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