A Maida Vale man has been charged with murder over the killing of a 20-year-old in Boundary Road, St John’s Wood.

Ham & High: Ainsworth House, where a 20 year-old man was killed in St John's Wood. Picture: Harry TaylorAinsworth House, where a 20 year-old man was killed in St John's Wood. Picture: Harry Taylor (Image: Archant)

Amil Choudhury, 20, also faces a charge of attempted murder over the incident which took place shortly before midnight on Thursday July 25.

Choudhury, of Walterton Road, will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' court today (Monday).

The victim, who was pronounced dead in hospital in the early hours of Friday morning, has yet to be named.

He was found, along with a 22 year-old who remains in hospital in a "serious but stable" condition, in Boundary Road.

Scotland Yard are continuing their enquiries.

Anyone with information about the stabbing in Boundary Road is asked to call police via 101 quoting CAD reference number 10016/25July or the incident room on 020 8358 0200. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.