An 18-year-old appeared in court on Monday charged with the attempted murder of a man in West Norwood.

Zarak McKoy, of Basil Gardens, West Norwood, appeared in Camberwell Green Magistrates’ Court accused of attempting to kill Patrick Daniels Gordon.

Mr Gordon, 20, was rushed to hospital on February 2 with life threatening injuries. Police were called to the scene in Basil Gardens at about 5.30pm. They found Mr Gordon with stab wounds to the back and chest.

Mr McKoy was remanded in custody and is set to appear before Inner London Crown Court.