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Saturday, 11 August 2007, 12:40 GMT 13:40 UK

Youth in court over Brixton death

Nathan Foster A 17-year-old has appeared before West London Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of a youth worker outside Brixton Tube station in south London.

Nathan Foster, 18, was found by police with bullet wounds in Marcus Garvey Way on Friday night.

He was with a group of 10 or 11 youths when they were approached by a man on a motorbike who opened fire.

The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was remanded in custody until 15 August.

He will appear next at Balham Youth Court.

A boy, 14, has been released on police bail.

Detectives said the motive for Mr Foster's killing was unclear but there were reports the shooting was over a piece of jewellery.

Mr Foster died in hospital later on Friday evening.

His murder brings the number of teenagers killed in London this year to 17.



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