The final picture of a 75-year-old man allegedly killed by three teenage women has been launched.
Fredi Rivero was captured on CCTV earlier than he was surrounded and attacked on Seven Sisters Toad, Holloway, on Thursday.
The Bolivian nationwide died in hospital the following day.
Three teenage women, aged 14, 16 and 17, had been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily hurt earlier than the person’s loss of life, however have now been charged with manslaughter.
A pal of Mr Rivero described him as a ‘true gentleman’ who was a lot liked in his north London neighborhood.
She advised Metro he was at all times well turned out and had a ‘huge mind, like somebody who you need in your quiz aspect’.
he added: ‘We’re devastated. He could be within the pub along with his group of associates, all South People. He was a humble man, low key however very educated. They might he speaking about world affairs or geography, not simply chit chat.
‘He liked sport and got here throughout as very large. Identical to a dependable grandad who you’d take heed to when he spoke due to his life expertise. He was a real gentleman.
Mr Rivero was a daily in his native pub the Hercules the place he was a well-liked face.’
A pubgoer advised Metro: ‘He was an incredible bloke, we’re deeply shocked. ‘He was by no means drunk and simply loved the corporate. God relaxation his soul.’
The women, who can’t be named due to their age, appeared at Highbury Nook Youth Courtroom on Monday.
Mr Rivero was standing close to a bus cease when the defendants bought off a bus earlier than and surrounded him, the courtroom heard.
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The defendants walked away however returned and the sufferer was then pushed and shoved, and at one level kicked and punched, the courtroom heard.
One of many youngsters recorded the incident on her cell phone, the prosecution added.
The alleged sufferer then fell over.
Superintendent Annmarie Cowley, a senior officer chargeable for policing Islington, mentioned on the time of the assault: ‘I do know this loss of life will trigger shock and really actual concern in Holloway and the broader Islington space.
‘I share these issues, and I need to guarantee native individuals {that a} thorough police investigation is below method.’
Chair of the bench Alexia Fetherstonhaugh remanded the defendants into youth detention lodging and advised them they’ll seem on the Previous Bailey on March 31.
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