Detectives investigating the death of a16-year-old moped rider have charged a man with murder.

Joseph Barnes, 40, of no fixed address, was arrested on Thursday, on suspicion of murder following the death of Tafari Thompson-Mintah in Orpington.

Barnes was charged yesterday and will appear in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday..

The Met Police said Tafari’s family have been updated with this development and continue to be supported by officers.

Tafari, who lived in Grove Park, was riding a moped along Sevenoaks Way in St Paul's Cray when the incident happened at around 3.30pm on Monday.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

His family continue to be supported by officers.