23-year-old Nigerian man st@bbed to d3ath in the UK

A 23-year-old Nigerian man, who was st@bbed to d3ath in south-east London on New Year's Eve has been named by the Metropolitan Police as John Temitope Onetufo.  Police were called at around 12:35 GMT on 31 December following reports of the attack in Grove Street, Deptford. The victim, from Deptford, was treated for a st@b wound to the chest. Sadly despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced d3ad at the scene.  A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the m8rder, the force disclosed in a statement on Monday, January 5, 2026.  The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, is due to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Youth Court later, the Metropolitan Police said. Officers also arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of m8rder and an 18-year-old woman on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.  They have both been bailed while enquiries continue.  Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend, who is leading the investigation, said: "My team has worked relentlessly over recent days to pursue every line of enquiry, and I can confirm that two arrests have now been made in connection with this tragic incident. This is a significant development, but our investigation remains ongoing as we work to establish the full circumstance surrounding what happened."  I want to extend my deepest sympathies to John's family and friends. We remain committed to finding answers and ensuring those responsible are brought to justice. The post 23-year-old Nigerian man st@bbed to d3ath in the UK appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.