A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder over the death of a teenager who was stabbed after a ‘car crash’ in Oxfordshire.
Joshua Harling, 19, died on a street in Thame after suffering a single stab wound to the chest at around 7pm on Wednesday. He was found close to an upturned hatchback.
Nathan Braim was last night charged with murder over the death and appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court this morning.
The case was sent to Oxford Crown Court and will be heard at 10am on July 29. Braim will remain in custody until the hearing.
A 15-year-old and two 19-year-old men who were previously arrested on suspicion of murder have been released under conditional bail.
Nathan Braim was last night charged with murder over the death of Joshua Harling and appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court this morning
Joshua Harling, 19, was killed in Thame close to an upturned hatchback on Wednesday
Dana Patel, prosecuting, told Oxford Magistrates’ Court said: ‘This incident relates to the death of Mr Harling on July 22 this year. He was stabbed once to the chest.
‘The Crown asks that this be sent to Crown Court. The magistrates cannot consider bail where there is a charge of murder.’
Presiding magistrate Helen Robins told Braim: ‘You are here on a charge of murder with no indication of plea. This case will be sent to Oxford Crown Court for July 29 at 10am. You will remain in custody pending that hearing.’
Police and paramedics rushed to Chinnor Road shortly after 7pm on July 22 to find Mr Harling, who had suffered fatal injuries.
He died at the scene, and a post mortem later revealed he was killed by a single stab wound, the Oxford Mail reported.
The area’s fire crews were also called to reports of a crash amid fears someone may have needed to be cut out of a vehicle.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police said last night: ‘Thames Valley Police has charged a man in connection with a murder investigation in Thame.
‘Nathan Braim, 19, of Broadwaters Avenue, Thame, was charged this evening with one count of murder.
‘The charge is in relation to an incident in Thame on Wednesday in which 19-year-old Joshua Harling sadly died.
Pictured: An upturned car in Thame, Oxfordshire on July 23 after the crash
A car was seen flipped onto its back in the middle of the road in Thame after the death
‘Braim has been remanded in custody and will appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.’
Onlookers filmed the attack on mobile phones and were last week urged to hand over the footage to Thames Valley Police officers.
Senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Mike Roddy also appealed for witnesses to come forward who may have seen anything suspicious.
Thame, which is named after the river, is a quiet town and was previously known for being the home of late Bee Gees legend Robin Gibb.
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police previously said: ‘The Major Crime Unit is continuing an investigation following the launch of a murder inquiry yesterday in Thame.
‘This is after a 19-year-old man from Oxfordshire was found with injuries in Chinnor Road, Thame, shortly after 7pm. Paramedics were also in attendance but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
‘The family of the man continue to be supported by our officers. ‘
Thames Valley Police cordoned off the lane while they collected evidence from the scene on Wednesday
Forensic officers were scene working into the night at the scene aided by police floodlights
Chief Inspector Matthew Bullivant, Deputy LPA Commander for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, said: ‘I understand that this news will be distressing for the local Thame community and I would like to reassure you that as we progress the investigation our officers and staff are out in your local neighbourhood, so please feel free to approach and speak to them if you have any concerns.
‘I am aware that a video capturing some of the incident may be circulating online and I ask that you please refrain from sharing this on social media.
‘It is really important that anyone with information about what happened, comes forward.
‘You can contact police by calling 101 or reporting online via our website. The reference number to quote is URN 1152 (22/7). Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
‘Finally, I would like to personally thank the Thame community for the understanding and cooperation that they have shown so far and that I know will continue as this investigation develops.’