A teenager has been charged with the murder of Dial Seepersad.

The 14-year-old boy was to appear before the children’s court yesterday.

He was charged on Monday this week.

According to reports, on July 2^nd this year, 44-year-old Mr. Seepersad was walking along Dookiesingh Street, St. Augustine, when he was approached by the suspect.

It is said an altercation ensued during which the boy stabbed Mr. Seepersad in the chest.

Mr. Seepersad died at the scene and the boy is alleged to have fled.

An investigation was launched into the matter and the minor was arrested on that same day in the presence of his mother.