A teenager has been charged with murder over the death of a Brazilian man at a brothel.

Jordean Franklin Thomas, 18, of University Close, Mill Hill, is accused of stabbing Carlos Oliveria, 27, from Battersea, to death in a flat above a shop in Burnt Oak on July 16.

He was also charged with wounding with intent and robbery and appeared at Hendon Magistrates Court today.

Mr Thomas was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on November 4, when he is expected to enter a plea.

He was arrested at his home in the early hours of yesterday morning.