Man charged with murder after fatal Liverpool Street assault
Jeremiah Maximo faces murder, manslaughter and affray charges following the death of Thomas Jewitt.
Jeremiah Maximo, 38, has been charged with murder, manslaughter and affray following the death of Thomas Jewitt, 32. The alleged assault took place at Liverpool Street Underground station on August 30. Maximo appeared at Inner London Crown Court on October 1 and has been remanded into custody. The charges were amended during his appearance.
Before Mr Jewitt's death, the Crown Prosecution Service had authorised a charge of grievous bodily harm against Mr Maximo. British Transport Police confirmed the charges following an investigation into the incident.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police stated: "A man has appeared at court charged in connection to the death of Thomas Jewitt, 32, following a serious assault at Liverpool Street Underground station on 30 August. Jeremiah Maximo, 38, of Drydock Square, Barking, has today (1 October) been charged with Murder, Manslaughter and Affray."
Maximo appeared at Inner London Crown Court via video link. He has been remanded into custody, with the next hearing scheduled for October 21 at the same court.
Questions this report answers
01What charges does Jeremiah Maximo face?
Jeremiah Maximo, 38, faces charges of murder, manslaughter, and affray. These charges were amended during his appearance at Inner London Crown Court on October 1.
02When and where did the alleged assault occur?
The alleged assault occurred at Liverpool Street Underground station on August 30. Thomas Jewitt, 32, died following this incident.
03What was the previous charge authorised by the CPS?
Before the victim's death, the Crown Prosecution Service had authorised a charge of grievous bodily harm against Mr Maximo.
04What is the next step in the legal process?
Jeremiah Maximo has been remanded into custody. The next hearing is scheduled to take place at Inner London Crown Court on October 21.
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