Man charged with murder after Peterborough man killed by car in London

A man has been charged with murder after a man from Peterborough was killed in London last month (December 3).

Shakaine Dwyer (29) of Willesden has been charged with murder and will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrate’s Court on Monday January 19.

He was previously with causing death by dangerous driving in December but these charges have now been upgraded.

Police were called to Chapel Close, Willesden at 0:44am following reports of a collision between a car and pedestrians.

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Ruben Nunes.

Met officers responded and a man in his 30s sadly died at the scene. He has since been named as Ruben Nunes, 34, from Peterborough.

A second man has also been charged in connection with this investigation.

Gregory Ejiofor (31) of Milton Keynes appeared in custody on Tuesday December 9 charged with possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

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