A man and a woman have been charged with the murder of Josh McKay who was fatally stabbed in Waltham Forest this summer.

Tenika Parker, 28, of Canterbury Road, Leyton, and Daniel Cooper, 21, of Gosport Road, Walthamstow have appeared in court this week facing the charge. 

Parker appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court on October 3, with Cooper appearing today (October 4) at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court. 

They have both been remanded in custody to next appear at the Old Bailey on October 8. 

A third person, Renai Belle, 29, of Edmonton, was charged with murder on July 10 before appearing at the Old Bailey on July 12. 

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It comes after officers from the Metropolitan Police were called just before 3pm on July 6 with reports of a man having been stabbed in Lea Bridge Road. 

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, Josh died at the scene. 

His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.