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Eleventh man accused of disorder following Westfield killing

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Detectives investigating the murder of Liam Woodards at the Westfield Stratford City in Stratford have charged an eleventh man in connection with the investigation.

Travis Odean Townsend, 20, from Walthamstow will appear in custody at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Monday, accused of violent disorder on June 29 at Westfield.

Ten other men have been accused of violent disorder and have appeared in court.

Enquiries regarding the murder are continuing and detectives are still appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact them.

Anyone who can assist police should call the incident room on (020) 8345

3775 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Another man, aged 20, arrested in connection with the investigation has been bailed to return to an east London police station on a date in late July pending further enquiries.

Another 19-year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation has been released with no further action.

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