Saturday 17 April 2010

Footballer Fatal Stabbing: Teen In Court


A teenager accused of murdering a promising young footballer, fatally stabbed in a late-night ambush as he strolled with two friends through a park, has appeared in court.

Moise Avorgah, 19, of St. Ann’s Road, Tottenham, North London is charged with the murder of 17 year-old Godwin Lawson (pictured) in nearby Amhurst Park, Hackney on March 27.

He is also charged with attempting to murder brothers Daniel, 18, and Julian Escobar, 20, who were rushed to hospital with stab wounds after the attack at 1.50am.

Aspiring footballer Godwin, from Enfield, North London – a member of Oxford United’s academy - was visiting relatives when he and his friends were reportedly set upon by four youths.

His death - from a stab wound to the chest - is believed to be the result of a vicious local postcode war.

His weeping mother Yvonne said: "Everything I lived for has just been robbed from me in one second.

"Godwin had the whole world at his feet. He had so much talent and wanted to be a professional with Manchester United.

"He told me, 'Mummy I'm going to make it. They will definitely take me because I'm really good. I'm going to get there'.

"He came down to see family and friends and he died. He was just minding his own business when it happened. He was doing so well."

Avorgah was committed in custody by Brent Magistrates to the Old Bailey where he will appear on June 16.

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