THOMAS: TEEN IN COURT OVER BROTHEL MURDER
A teenager accused of stabbing a security guard to death in a brothel appeared at the Old Bailey today (Tues).
Jordean Thomas, 18, is said to have stabbed 27-year-old Brazilian Carlos Oliveria to death during a robbery.
The attack took place in the early hours of July 16 in a flat above a shop in Watling Avenue, Burnt Oak, north London.
Mr Oliveria, who lived in Battersea, southwest London, suffered fatal chest wounds during the incident.
A second security guard was also injured.
It is alleged Thomas and a second man, believed to have fled to Portugal, posed as customers to gain access to the flat.
Thomas, who is awaiting his A-level results and due to start university in September, was arrested on July 28 and subsequently charged with murder, wounding with intent and robbery.
He spoke only to confirm his name during a short hearing before Judge Timothy Pontius QC.
No bail application was made on his behalf.
Thomas, of (21) University Close, Mill Hill, northwest London, was remanded in custody.
He will appear again on November 4 for a plea and case management hearing.
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