The Stratford Magistrate Court in the UK captured attention on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, as it pressed murder charges against a 17-year-old boy in connection with the tragic demise of another 17-year-old, Nathan Bawuah, believed to be of Ghanaian descent.
According to reports from standard.co.uk, Nathan Bawuah succumbed to severe injuries in a hospital after being stabbed multiple times by the accused individual in East London.
The fatal incident occurred on Saturday, February 17, 2024, around 11:00 pm local time on Hackney Road in East London, according to British authorities.
“This (charge) relates to an incident in Hackney Road, E2 on Saturday, 17 February when 17-year-old Nathan Bawuah died after being stabbed. Nathan’s family has been informed and continues to receive support from specialist officers,” stated a segment of the police statement.
Law enforcement officials confirmed the arrest of the suspect on Monday, February 19, 2024.
While the nationality of the victim was not explicitly mentioned in the report, his name, Bawuah, suggests Ghanaian heritage. Additionally, a Ghanaian resident in London asserted that Nathan Bawuah was of Ghanaian descent.
In a viral video, the Ghanaian woman expressed anguish over the increasing deaths of Ghanaians living abroad, emphasizing the need for parents to be vigilant. She questioned why Nathan Bawuah’s parents permitted him to ride a bicycle through Hackney, a community she described as perilous, particularly at 11:00 pm.
The woman’s plea resonated with concerns about parental oversight and the safety of young individuals, urging Ghanaian expatriates to prioritize their children’s well-being over professional pursuits and leisure activities.
