Teen charged with stabbing murder of celebrity security guard Ricky Hayden
The 19-year-old has also been charged with the attempted murder of the security guard's father
A TEENAGER has been charged with the stabbing murder of celebrity security guard Ricky Hayden.
Tommy Roome, 19, was charged after Hayden was attacked with machetes in east London with the teenager also facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly attacking Mr Hayden's father, Paul.
The father and son had been attacked outside their home in Chadwell Heath, in east London, last week.
It has been alleged that the Haydens confronted a group of men wearing hoodies and calaclavas who were trying to steal a moped outside the home on September 13.
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The family of the 27-year-old has since paid tribute to the young men, even sharing a photo of their last goodbye as he lay in his hospital bed after the attack.
Ricky's mother Suzan Hedges had previously urged people to come forward if they knew anything to help catch her son's killers.
She said: "I would like to thank the community for all the help and support they have provided so far.
"If anyone knows anything then please contact police."
Roome is due to appear at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident, aged 19 and 16, have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.
Mr Hayden was a council worker who had also worked as a bodyguard, protecting clients including peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy.
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