Total: 100 (last updated 21/1/25)

Official count of total homicides in 2024 investigated by Metropolian Police: 105

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Note: This is not an official record and may differ from any lists compiled by police etc. It includes murder and manslaughter cases. Other deaths (e.g. unexplained) are listed separately at the end.

1. Tia Simmonds, 32, was found stabbed to death at her home in Parbury Road, Lewisham, on 3 January. Her husband Shane Simmonds, 38 (10.02.85) of Parbury Road, SE23, was charged with murder the following day. Simmonds pleaded guilty to murder at the Old Bailey on 14 October 2024 and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 32 years before parole. The court heard Tia, who ran a nursery and had four children, had married Simmonds in 2022. However she told a friend she was unhappy and was planning to leave her husband. She suspected he was cheating on her and had complained that she had to pay for everything because Simmonds had lost his job as a prison guard, had a gambling problem and was in debt. On 1 January she searched online for houses to rent. The police investigation revealed she was drugged with sleeping tablets and stabbed to death on her bed later that same day. Simmonds then tried to clean up the scene, covering the blood stains with a blanket and a divan drawer. He raped a teenage girl on the bed the following day. Simmonds then checked in to the Premier Inn in Lewisham but at around 4.30am on 3 January Simmonds walked into Lewisham police station and confessed that he had killed his wife at their home after trying to poison her with sleeping pills. When officers entered the property they found Tia’s body hidden under clothing in the loft extension. The murder weapon, a kitchen knife, was found in their bedroom. Simmonds claimed he had felt suicidal because he was losing his wife and family. Searches of his phone revealed searches in relation to “dead body smells” and “sex with teenagers” in December. Detective Superintendent Matt Webb said: “This was a callous and brutal murder which, due to Simmonds’ actions, was clearly premeditated. There was no opportunity for her to defend herself. He then left the home and was seen buying cleaning products and replacement bedding in an attempt to hide his crime.”
2. Jonah Ho-Shue, 24, was stabbed in Albert Road, Crouch End, Haringey, at around 10.43pm on 4 January. He died at the scene and the cause of death was recorded as a stab wound to the arm. Five people were arrested on suspicion of murder but nobody has been charged and the case remains unsolved. Detectives are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for any information which leads to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the person responsible. Detective Inspector Emma Sharp said: “We understand that those with information may be concerned, but please, contact us to help give Jonah’s family the justice they deserve.” Jonah’s family said in a statement: “He was a loving brother, son, cousin, uncle and a grandson and our hearts are broken. I wouldn’t want anybody to go through what we’ve been through as a family. I’m appealing for anybody who has information, even if you think it’s small, please come forward, please ease my family’s pain by doing the right thing.”
3. Anojan Gnaneswaran, 21, was stabbed at Strawberry Hill railway station in Twickenham, Richmond-Upon-Thames, at around 11.53pm on 8 January. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The British Transport Police took the lead in the investigation. Detectives said the attack was believed to be linked to another incident in Alexandra Close in Twickenham at around 11.57pm, during which a 16-year-old boy received a non-life threatening cut to his leg. On 13 February Dino Donaldson, 19, of Caxton Road, Ealing, was charged with murder. Anojan’s family said in a statement: “Anojan was a much-loved son and brother, and we are devastated that his young life has been ended in this way. He was in his third year at university studying accounting and finance and he was so excited for his future. He excelled at all sports and had achieved first-dan black belt in karate – he competed in the World and European championships in karate, and we will all miss him so much.”
4. Carlton McCloud, 47, was found stabbed in Old Kent Road, Southwark, at around 6.52am on 9 January. He died at the scene at 7.22am and the cause of death was recorded as sharp force trauma to the chest. Police said the attack took place inside a residential address nearby. Matthew Henry, 39 (06.12.84) of Coopers Road SE1, Nicole Quamina, 34 (27.06.89) of no fixed address, and Fabeo Alexandru De Sousa Pinto De Oliviera, 35 (25.09.88), were charged with murder.
5. Chaudhary Mahmood, 45, was found dead in a car at Stratford Centre car park in Stratford, Newham, at around 1.17am on 10 January. The postmortem examination revealed he had been stabbed 27 times. Suspect Vasile Gorghescu, 41 (20.02.82) of Rayner Gardens, Southampton, was arrested on 10 January and charged with murder the following day. Gorghescu was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 32 years before parole on 3 December 2024 following a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The court heard Gorghescu drove to London from Southampton in his brother’s car after fraudulently offering to sell Chaudhary mobile phones at the car park on 9 January. When Chaudhary discovered the box of phones actually contained fizzy drinks, Gorghescu repeatedly stabbed him and hid his body under blankets and boxes in the car and left it at the scene before returning to Southampton. Gorghescu then told his brother to report that the car had been stolen and confessed there was a body in it. The police were informed and the car was found in the early hours of 10 January. At trial Gorghescu claimed he acted in self defence. DCI Joanna Yorke said: “Vasile Gorghescu drove to meet Chaudhary Mahmood armed with a weapon and clearly with the intention of resorting to violence should his fraudulent plan be uncovered. Throughout this process, Gorghescu has attempted to deflect blame away from himself, claiming he acted in self-defence and that he also could not remember what happened. The court through saw these lies and he has rightly been held to account for his actions.”
6. Tyreece Scott, 24, was stabbed in Hibernia Road, Hounslow, at around 1.15pm on 16 January. He died at the scene a short time later and the cause of death was recorded at postmortem as a stab wound to the chest. Two suspects, Ben Laing, 23 (22.05.00), of De Brome Road, Feltham, and Duarra Abdi, 19 (27.02.04), of Western Avenue, Acton, were arrested at Stansted Airport on 19 January after arriving back in the UK and charged with murder on 21 January. Both Laing and Abdi were convicted of murder on 10 January 2025 following a trial at the Old Bailey. Prosecutors claimed the suspects may have stabbed Tyreece to death to protect their drug dealing “turf”, although there is no evidence Tyreece knew his killers or had met them before. On the day of the attack the suspects were dealing drugs from a hired silver Golf car. The pair pulled up alongside Tyreece in Hibernia Road before Abdi got out and stabbed him once in the chest. Laing, the driver, was standing beside Abdi at the time of the stabbing. The prosecution case relied on CCTV, phone and car GPS tracking evidence. Abdi was linked to the attack by CCTV images which showed him carrying a Louis Vuitton bag which he was had with him when arrested. He had also searched on his phone for “Hounslow stabbing”. Both Laing and Abdi fled to Morocco after the murder.
7. Leila Young, 33, was found with stab wounds at a house in Penhill Road, Bexley, on 16 January. She was taken to hospital but died on 23 January. Her former partner Tony Curant, 33 (22.10.90), of Penhill Road, was arrested on 20 January and initially charged with attempted murder. The charge was later upgraded to murder. Curant pleaded guilty to murder and on 6 August 2024 at Wood Green Crown Court he was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years before parole. The court heard that Curant stabbed Leila to death in the family home while their children were in the room next door. She had ended the relationship because of his abusive behaviour, describing him in a text as “the biggest bully she had ever met”. Shortly before she was killed, Leila sent voice recordings to her mother of Curant accusing her of cheating on him. Leila’s mother called her back but there was no answer. Curant made the 999 call at around 4pm and told the emergency services that Leila had been stabbed. When paramedics arrived, Leila told them “Please save me. Tony done it.”
8. Tyler Donnelly, 19, was found dead in Hanworth Park, Feltham, Hounslow, at around 7.40am on 25 January. He had been stabbed in the neck. Police said he had left his home at 9.10pm the previous day and rode his bike along Elmwood Avenue. He never returned home. Daniel Matos, 21 (27.04.02), of, Hounslow, Keith Preddie, 32 (11.06.91), of, Feltham, and Joshua Cowley, 27 (08.11.96), of, Hounslow, were charged with murder on 30 January.
9. Dimitrios Tsavdaris, 54, known as Jimmy, was found dead at a house in  in Lansdowne Drive, Hackney, at around 12.30am on 29 January after police received a report of concern for the welfare of the occupant. The cause of death was found at postmortem examination to be injuries consistent with an assault. Bamidele Fawehinmi, 31 (26.09.92) of Clissold Close, Haringey, was charged with murder on 2 February. Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Allen, who is leading the investigation, appealed for information about the victim: “Although he had no fixed address, we know he had previously stayed at properties in Orkney Gardens, Wickford in Essex and Grenville Road in Islington. We would ask anyone who lives or works in those areas to think about whether they may have seen him in recent weeks and months.”
10. Bledi Petraj, 37, was stabbed in St Elizabeth’s Drive, Southgate, Enfield, at around 2.04pm on 4 February. He died in hospital later that afternoon. Suspect Kozma Papa, 21 (23.09.02), an Albanian national with an address in Yate, Bristol, was stopped in a car in Hertfordshire the same day and charged with murder on 5 February. Papa pleaded guilty to murder on 24 October 2024 and was later sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 20 years before parole. Papa, an Albanian asylum seeker, had arrived in the UK by small boat in September 2022 and had applied for asylum. The application had not been dealt with by the time of the murder, but was later declined. The court heard there appeared to be some pre-existing animosity between Papa and Bledi Petraj, a fellow Albanian. During a chance meeting at a café in Southgate at around 1.5pm Papa offered to shake hands but Bledi declined. The pair were separated by friends and Bledi was led away from the café. The pair then spoke to each other by phone before driving separately to the meeting in Queen Elizabeth’s Drive. Both men got out of their cars armed with large knives. During the confrontation Bledi dropped his knife and fell on his back by the rear of a car. Papa picked up the knife and straddled Bledi, holding him down, before repeatedly stabbing him in the torso. Witnesses confirmed Bledi was defenceless when the fatal blows were struck to his upper body. Detective Sergeant Matthew Goode said: “It has never been established why they fought, but whatever the reason for the confrontation, I know it wouldn’t justify the loss felt by Bledi’s family and the years that Papa will now spend in prison.”
11. Nathan Bawuah, 17, was stabbed in Hackney Road near the junction with Cremer Street, Hackney, at around 10.53pm on 17 February. He died at the scene. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on 19 February and charged with murder. The teenage suspect was cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter on 29 November 2024 following a trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. He had earlier admitted possession of an offensive weapon. Police said the suspect was identified from CCTV footage which showed him riding to the scene on his bike before stabbing Nathan in the chest with a large machete during a confrontation in the street. Following his arrest the suspect claimed he acted in self defence.
12. Basilio Dos Santos Antonio, 49, was found dead after a fire at a multiple-occupancy house in Glenister Park Road, Streatham, Lambeth, on 25 February. Police were called to the scene by the fire brigade at 7.07pm and the fire was treated as suspicious. Mayara Loiola Ataide, 34 (07.08.89) of no fixed address, and Gevaldo Tavares Dos Santos, 46 (13.10.77) of no fixed address, were charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life on 28 February. Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, who is leading the investigation, said: “Basilio, who was originally from Brazil, had been in the UK for a number of years and worked as a cleaner.”
13. Robert Weston, 37, was found stabbed in Hamilton Crescent, Rayners Lane/South Harrow, Harrow, at around 2.05pm on 26 February. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Jaden Sheriff, 19 (22.01.05) of Forston Street, N1, was arrested on 27 February and charged with murder two days later. 
14. Bernard Fowler, 87, was found injured on the floor outside Harold Wood railway station in Havering at around 4am on 27 February. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The British Transport Police led the investigation. Miles Skai, 22 (13/12/2001), of Brent Cross in Hendon, was charged with murder. Skai pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility after psychiatrists concluded he was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia at the time of the killing. He also tested positive for the synthetic drug Spice following his arrest. The plea was accepted by the prosecution on 13 January 2025. Bernard’s family said in a statement: “Bernie was a dearly loved brother, father and grandfather who had been living in the area for over 20 years.  He was a quiet, gentle man who lived alone but who, over the years, had helped many of the residents in his local community. The family are devastated by the news of his death; He didn’t deserve to be attacked in such a brutal way just going out to get his local paper.”
15. George Eric Rogers, 66, was stabbed in a flat in Lockhart Close, Enfield, on 1 March. Police were called at 7.28pm after he was found injured in the communal area of the block but he died at the scene. The cause of death was recorded as sharp force trauma to the neck. Two suspects, Ellie Ackhurst, 30 (30.07.1993) and Anthony Elliott, 42 (13.10.1981), both of no fixed address, were charged with murder on 5 March. Deeshon Dixon, 32 (12.03.92) of Princes Avenue, N13, was charged with murder on 28 March.
16. John Cavanagh, 44, was injured in an assault in Dawley Avenue, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, at around 8.10pm on 4 March. He was taken to hospital but later died. A postmortem examination confirmed the cause of death resulted from a head injury.  His neighbour, Jimmy McDonagh, 18 (29.01.06), of Dawley Avenue, Hayes, was arrested in Derbyshire on 5 March and was charged with murder on 8 March. The charge was later amended to manslaughter by the Crown Prosecution Service. McDonagh was convicted of manslaughter on 15 January following a trial at the Old Bailey. The court heard McDonagh punched John in the neck during an argument at the house in Dawley Avenue, causing John to fall to the floor and suffer severe internal injuries. McDonagh claimed at trial that he acted in self defence. DI Rebecca Woodsford said: “John’s family have had an agonising wait to be able to hear the full evidence in this case, and while nothing will ease the pain they continue to live with, I hope this verdict provides some sense of justice for them. They have listened to witnesses, watched CCTV and seen the evidence of McDonagh who denied manslaughter, saying he acted in self-defence, but the Jury did not believe McDonagh’s account and have found him guilty.”
17. Shaquille Graham, 30, was shot in Catford Broadway, Catford, Lewisham, at around 4.30am on 10 March. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Tyler Roberts-Emmanuel, 18 (13.10.05), of no fixed address, was arrested on 22 March and charged with murder.
18. Bajram Luli, 27, was found stabbed in a car in Sudbury Heights Avenue, Sudbury/Greenford, within the borough of Ealing, at around 5.30pm on 11 March. He was taken to hospital but died a short time later. Sabin Manda, 31 (27.08.92), of no fixed address, was charged with murder on 22 March. Manda was convicted of murder on 26 September 2024 following a trial at Inner London Crown Court and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 17 years before parole. Jurors heard the two men had been involved in a dispute over drugs. CCTV footage of the stabbing helped disprove Manda’s claim that he was acting in self defence. DI Adam Guttridge said: “This was an unprovoked attack and Manda will now face many years in prison to consider the consequences of his actions.”
19. Alban Lambert, 78, was found injured after police were called to a disturbance at a property on Longridge Road, Earl’s Court/Kensington, Kensington and Chelsea, at around 3.06pm on 17 March. Officers gave CPR until paramedics arrived but he died at the scene. Aston Lambert, 32 (01.02.92), of Longridge Road, SW5, was charged with murder on 20 March.
20. Zhe Wang, 31, was found injured at a house in Manor Park, Hither Green, Lewisham, on 20 March. Police forced entry after receiving a report of a stabbing at around 11.15pm on 20 March. She died at the scene. Joshua Michals, 24 (08.09.99), a US national who it is believed was known to the victim, of Deals Gateway SE13, was charged with murder on 22 March.
21. Ursula Uhlemann, 80, was found injured at a residence in Fourth Avenue, Queen’s Park, City of Westminster, at around 4.15am on 20 March. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was recorded at postmortem as compression to the neck. Her partner Steven Clark, 50 (02.03.74), of Bravington Road W9, was charged with murder on 22 March.
22. Richard Braithwaite, 72, was stabbed in Cromwell Road, Wembley, Brent, at around 11.59pm on 21 March. He died at the scene. A woman in her 70s was also injured. Derek Brown, 72 (29.10.51), of Cromwell Road, Wembley, was charged with murder on 23 March.
23. Fergany Mvuezolo, 35, was hit by a car in Barking Road near the junction with Arragon Road in East Ham, Newham, at around 5.11am on 24 March. The emergency services responded but he died a short time later. A man was arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of murder at 3.50pm the same day. Trevelle Rowland, 33 (15.01.91), of Cornelia Street, N7, was charged with murder on 26 March.
24. Janayo Lucima, 21, was shot dead as he left a house in Comeragh Road, West Kensington, Hammersmith and Fulham, at around 10.13pm on 1 April. Police were called to reports of a disturbance at 10.17pm and Janayo died at the scene at 10.54pm. Eight suspects have been charged with murder: Khuedr Al Kurdi, 21 (28.08.02), of Fulham Palace Road, W6, Muktar Said, 22 (18.07.01) from W14, and three boys aged 16, 17 and 17, were charged from 18 April onwards. A 16-year-old boy was charged on 7 June after following extradition from Spain. Issa Siteri, 18 (16.09.05), from SW10, and Yusuf Muhudin Abdi, 18 (15.09.05), from W2, were charged on 8 June after returning voluntarily from Morocco. Janayo had served a prison sentence for perverting the course of justice after helping to cover up the murder of William Algar.
25. The remains of Sarah Mayhew, 38, were found at Rowdown Fields in Croydon after police were contacted at around 9am on 2 April about the discovery of a possible human bone by a dogwalker. Further body parts were recovered during searches of the park. On 6 April Gemma Watts, 48 (22.07.75), of Holmbury Grove, Croydon, and Steven Sansom, 44 (10.05.1979), of Burnell Road, Sutton, were arrested. Sarah, who knew the suspects, was named by police as the victim on 8 April. The next day the suspects were charged with murder. Further human remains were recovered from the river near Rawnsley Avenue near Mitcham on 21 May after police were alerted by contractors carrying out cleaning work in the area. The Old Bailey heard Sarah was last seen in Sutton, south London, on 8 March. Prosecutors alleged she was killed at Sansom’s home that night and dismembered using power tools. Both Watts and Sansom pleaded guilty to murder and perverting the course of justice before trial. Sansom had a previous conviction for murder and was on licence at the time of the killing. The court heard he fatally stabbed cab driver Terrence Boyle, 59, near East Croydon station on Christmas Eve 1998 and robbed him of £25. Sansom pleaded guilty to the murder in 1999 and sentenced to life imprisonment but was released on parole in December 2019.
26. Kennedi Westcarr-Sabaroche, 25, was found unresponsive in her car in an alleyway off Whiston Road, Haggerston, Hackney, after police were called about concerns for her welfare at 6.42am on 6 April. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Gogoa Tape, 27 (11.06.96), of Marsworth House, E2, was arrested nearby on the same day and charged with murder.
27. Mark Barrs, 39, was stabbed outside The Old Hat pub in Uxbridge Road, West Ealing, at around 7.50pm on 6 April. Police were called to reports of a disturbance in the area between Uxbridge Road and Singapore Road. Mark, from Fulham, was was found critically injured and died at the scene. Police said the attack appeared to have arose from a minor dispute inside the pub which spilled outside. On 11 April three men were charged with murder Leon Woods, 42 (09.04.82) of Cherry Close, Ealing, Cleveland McEntee, 39 (27.06.84), of Henchman Street, Hammersmith, and Tron McEntee, 34 (05.02.90) of Jubilee Road, Perivale.
28. Okechukwu Iweha, 46, was found stabbed in Northumberland Park, Tottenham, Haringey, near Tottenham Hotspur football stadium, after police were called at around 5.51am on 7 April. He was pronounced dead at the scene and the cause of death was recorded at postmortem as a stab wound to the chest. Leandro Kaienga, 28 (11.04.96), of no fixed address, was charged with murder on 23 April.
29. Kamonnan Thiamphanit, 27, who was known to family and friends as Angela, was found dead at her home in Stanhope Place, Marble Arch, City of Westminster, when police officers forced entry to the address at around 8.30am on 8 April. She had suffered stab injuries and the cause of death was recorded at postmortem as sharp force trauma. Kammonan, who was born in Thailand and also had Chinese/Hong Kong nationality, had been living in the UK for around nine years. She first came to study at university and at the time of her death was working in London in property management. She was renting out the flat in Stanhope Place as an AirBnB property. Police were contacted with concerns about her welfare twice on the evening of 7 April, at 7.05pm and 9.34pm, and officers initially graded the missing persons enquiry as ‘medium risk’. The Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct because of this previous contact. Police believe she was killed by someone known to her on 6 April. An inquest heard the suspect fled the country after the attack and detectives are seeking to gathering enough evidence to make an extradition request. Angela’s family said in a statement: “We are unspeakably hurt by the loss of our dearly loved one and are sincerely thankful for the relentless efforts of the British police in investigating this tragic event.”
30. Mark Carroll, 55, was found collapsed in St Martin’s Gardens, Camden, at around 1.35pm on 10 April. Police said it was initially thought he had suffered a cardiac arrest. In fact he had suffered a stab wound to his body and died in hospital later the same day. Suspect Rasheed Rahman, 19 (01.02.05) of Dunmow Close, Chadwell Heath, was arrested nearby and a knife was recovered. Rahman was charged with murder on 13 April.
31. Rijkaard Salu Siafa, 22, was stabbed in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon, at around 6pm on 12 April. He died at the scene and a postmortem found the cause of death was multiple stab wounds. Suspect David Walcott, 34 (18.08.89), of Turle Road, Norbury, was arrested on 19 April and charged with murder the following day. Rammon Mali, 32, (08.12.91) of Valley Road, Kenley, was charged with murder on 6 May after being arrested at Gatwick on his return to the UK from Senegal. Police are searching for a third suspect, Jordan Vincent, 27.
32. Petro Bebko, 33, was stabbed in the neck during a fight at a residence in South Birkbeck Road, Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, at around 11.15am on 18 April. Police and paramedics attended but Petro died at the scene. Another resident, Mykola Yakymets, 34 (15/12/1989), was arrested at the address and on 21 April was charged with murder.
33. Haseeb Bhatti, 23, was found stabbed in Flamstead Road, Dagenham, after police were called at around 1.30am on 20 April. He died at the scene. A 50-year-old man was found with stab injuries in nearby Rothwell Garden but his injuries were not life threatening. Three suspects were charged with murder and attempted murder: Frankie Burletson, 24 (10/02/2000), of Dagenham, who was arrested in Ashford, Kent, on 24 April; Swayf Amana, 26 (01.04.98) of Barking, who was arrested on 27 May; and Haiden Khalik-Noor, 18 (06.10.06) of Bentry Road, Dagenham, who was charged on 5 December.
34. Two men aged 24 and 25 were found dead after a fire at a house in Forest Road, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, on 21 April. Police were called to the fire at 10.24pm. Detectives believe the fire was started deliberately and the Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation on 23 April. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Webb, leading the investigation for the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “We believe that there may have been an incident outside the address in Forest Road before the fire started and I am very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed something or perhaps has doorbell or dashcam footage. Two people’s lives have been cut short as a result of this fire and we are determined to find those responsible. If you have heard something or have information about this incident please don’t hesitate to get in touch.”
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36. Daniel Anjorin, 14, was stabbed during a major incident in Hainault, Redbridge, on 30 April. Police were alerted shortly before 7am to reports of a van being driven at a member of the public and into a fence in Laing Close. The driver, who was armed with a sword, got out of the van and slashed a 33-year-old man, causing a wound to the neck. The attacker then left and attacked Daniel from behind as the teenager was walking to school, inflicting fatal injuries to his neck and chest. Police arrived at the scene 12 minutes after the first 999 call and attempted to give first aid to Daniel. The attacker then ambushed a female police officer at the scene before fleeing through a series of neighbouring gardens. Several minutes later the attacker broke into a neighbouring house occupied by a couple and their four-year-old daughter in Laing Close, and caused injuries to the neck and arm of a 35-year-old man. He went on to stab a male police officer who was attempting to arrest him. Police used pepper spray and Taser before the suspect was arrested in Thurlow Gardens at around 7.20am. The suspect, Marcus Aurelio Arduini Monzo, 36 (11.04.88), a dual Spanish Brazilian national of Newham, E16, was initially taken to hospital for treatment before being transferred to police custody. On 1 May Monzo was charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder, two counts of grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, and possession of a bladed article. The Metropolitan Police said they did not believe the incident was terror-related and initial checks showed no record of the suspect being involved in previous incidents or having contact with the police. Daniel’s family said in a statement: “We as a family are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Daniel. It is difficult for us at this time to process what has happened to him and that he will never come home. Daniel had left the house for school and then he was gone. Our children have lost their loving and precious brother and we have lost the most loved and amazing son. We would like to send our best wishes to the other victims of this unthinkable incident. We would also like to thank the local community for all of their support during this most difficult time.”
37. Jack Hague, 38, was stabbed during a fight in Corfield Street, Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, at around 8.20pm on 5 May. He died at the scene. Mohammed Ikram Uddin, 24 (27.08.99), of no fixed address, and Umair Rafiq, 35 (21.12.88), of no fixed address, were charged with murder. Jack’s mother said: “His smile was amazing – he was loving, funny, giving of his time and loved being Uncle Jack to his niece and two nephews best of all. He is my son, my blue-eyed boy and will live in me until the day I die.”
38. Konstantin Tsachev, 66, was found stabbed at a residence on Millicent Grove, Palmers Green, Enfield, after police were called at 12.30am on 7 May. He died at the scene. His son Aleks Tsachev, 21, (07.07.02), a Bulgarian national of no fixed address, was charged with murder. He is also accused of threatening his mother and forcing her to transfer money to his account shortly before the fatal attack.
39. Oleg Sloboda, a 42-year-old Ukrainian national was found stabbed after police were called to a residence in Cranston Gardens, Chingford, Waltham Forest, at about 9pm on 6 May. He died at the scene. Baimolda Beibit, 37 (30.12.86), of Cranston Gardens, E4, was arrested at the scene and was charged with murder the following day.
40. Anita Mukhey, 66, was stabbed in Burnt Oak Broadway, Burnt Oak, Barnet (on the border with Brent), at around 11.50am on 9 May. She died at the scene. Suspect Jalal Debella, 22 (20/9/01), was arrested in the Colindale area later the same day and on 11 May was charged with murder. Anita’s family said in a statement: “Anita Mukhey was a married mother and grandmother devoted to her family, who also worked part-time in the NHS as a medical secretary.”
41. Jazmel Patterson-Low, 26, was shot on the Westbury Estate, St Rule Street, Nine Elms, Lambeth, at around 2.25am on 11 May. He was dropped off at St Thomas’ hospital by a private car at around 2.30am but was pronounced dead at 3am. The cause of death was recorded at the postmortem examination as a single gunshot wound. Detective Inspector Martin Thorpe, Specialist Crime, said: “Around 40 people had been gathered in and around St Rule Street on Friday evening and the early hours of Saturday morning. A dispute appears to have flared up rapidly after 2am, resulting in shots being fired. I am extremely grateful to those who have already come forward to provide information. Along with CCTV and forensic enquiries, this has provided numerous lines of enquiry, which detectives are working around the clock to develop. I am certain there are other people who will know what happened in St Rule Street and who was responsible for the shooting. I urge them to come forward and share that information. If you don’t want to speak to police, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously. Some people have already done that – I don’t know who they are, but I have their information and I thank them.”
42. Franklin Agbotui, 79, was found injured at an address in Plaistow Road, Plaistow, Newham, on 15 May. He was taken to hospital but later died. Suspect Philip Fracezek, 20, of Tower Hamlets Road, E7, was initially charged with attempted murder before the victim’s death. Prosecutors are considering upgrading to a murder charge.
43. Sadiya Akter, 21, was found unresponsive after police were called to a residence in Ratcliffe Lane, Limehouse, Tower Hamlets, at around 2.30pm on 23 May. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Rabia Aktar, 44 (21.07.79) of Ratcliffe Lane, who was known to the victim, was arrested and taken to hospital for treatment to non-life-threatening injuries. She was charged with murder on 30 May.
44. Kamari Johnson, 16, was found stabbed in Bourne Avenue, Hayes, Hillingdon, after police were called at around 1.30pm on 24 May. He died at the scene. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on 25 May and charged with murder. The suspect was convicted of murder on 21 January 2025 following a trial at the Old Bailey. The court heard the suspect had agreed to buy a stolen moped from Kamari for £180 following a discussion on Snapchat. When they met to complete the exchange, Kamari took the cash and rode off on the moped, later boasting that he had “licked my man for 180”. Prosecutors claimed the suspect sought to take revenge out of anger and embarrassment. CCTV footage showed the suspect walking up Nine Acres Close towards Kamari’s home. The attack took place out of view of CCTV. Twenty seconds later Kamari was seen driving out of the road on the moped, followed by the suspect carrying a large knife. A witness said the knife was around 30cm long and was bloodstained. Kamari, who had suffered a fatal wound to the heart, crashed the moped in a pub car park and collapsed. The suspect claimed he acted in self defence.
45. Mohammed Adam Abdi, 19, was found stabbed after police were called to a fight in Bell Street near the junction with Edgware Road in Lisson Grove, City of Westminster, at around 10.40pm on 4 June. He died at the scene. The cause of death was recorded as a stab wound to the heart. Witnesses reported at least one gunshot was heard during the incident. Awad Abdel Samad, 23 (18.11.00), of Talbot Road, W2, was arrested in Islington on 8 October and charged with murder.
46. Robert Robinson, 21, was stabbed in Carteret Way, Deptford, Lewisham, at around 10.35pm on 6 June. He died at the scene. The cause of death was recorded as multiple incised wounds following a postmortem examination. Dalziell Wedderburn, 44, (13/09/1979) of Argosy House, Windlass Place, SE8, was arrested shortly after the incident and charged with murder on 9 June. Kirk Harris, 18, of Upper Brockley Road, New Cross, and Ryan Wedderburn, 18 (29.05.06) of Windless Place, SE8, were charged with murder later the same month. The Metropolitan Police continue to appeal for witnesses. Detective Inspector Neil Tovey said “This horrific attack was committed by a group of people who chose to arm themselves with weapons and attack a young man in a residential area. If you have any information, dash cam footage or CCTV images that you feel may assist then please come forward to police to help aid our investigation.”
47. Sebastiaan James-Kraan, 20, was shot in Templeman Road, Hanwell, Ealing, at around 2.10am on 9 June. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries on 12 June. Detectives said they believed the victim became involved in “an altercation with a group of men”. On 23 June three men were charged with murder: Javier Rodriguez-McDonald, 18 (10.07.05) of Emanuel Avenue, W3, Jayson Rodriguez-McDonald, 19 (09.08.04) of Uxbridge Road, W13, and Emmanuel Mgbean, 19 (02.11.04) of Alperton Lane, HA0. Sebastiaan’s family said in a statement: “Sebastiaan James-Kraan was cruelly taken away from his family at such a young age. He was a kind, loving, gentle man with a beautiful soul who will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. A gentle giant with a heart of pure gold.”
48. Rita Fleming, 70, was found dead in the bath after police forced entry to her home in Golborne Road, W10, on Sunday 23 June, after concerns were raised about her welfare at 9.45am. The Met appealed for information on 1 July and said her death was being treated as unexpected and unexplained. The cause of death was recorded as drowning after a postmortem examination, which also established she had suffered serious traumatic injuries. On 4 July Clifford Cowen, 57 (18.08.66) of Kensington Park Gardens, W11, was charged with murder. He told police he was Rita’s fiancé.
49. Josh McKay, a 33-year-old father-of-two, was stabbed in Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, Waltham Forest, shortly before 3pm on 6 July. He died at the scene. Renai Belle, 29 [20.2.95], of Edmonton, was charged with murder on 10 July. Two other suspects, Tenika Parker, 28 (21.02.86), of Canterbury Road, Waltham Forest, and Daniel Cooper, 21 (20.02.03) of Gosport Road, Waltham Forest, were charged with murder in October. Josh’s family said: “The heart of our family has stopped beating. The world is less bright without his beautiful smile.”
50. The body of a newborn baby girl was found in a bin outside a residential building in Taviton Street, Bloomsbury, Camden, on 8 July. Police were alerted at 2.06pm after the baby’s mother was admitted to hospital. A 26-year-old man was arrested at the address in Taviton Street on suspicion of murder, child neglect and concealment of a birth. DCI Neil John said: “Following forensic examination, we can now confirm that the baby was delivered full-term inside a residential address and her remains were later recovered by officers from a refuse container outside the building at Taviton Street. This is a terribly sad and upsetting case for everyone involved and I would like to thank local residents for their patience as we continue with our enquiries and urge anyone with information to get in touch.”
51. Jesse Lloyd-Smith, 20, was shot in East Surrey Grove, Peckham, Southwark, at around 4.45pm on 10 July. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died the following day. A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder on 2 August and Gabriel Charles, 19, of Lympstone Gardens, Southwark, was charged with murder on 28 November. Police continue to appeal for witnesses. Jesse’s sister Chaise and his godmother Sam said: “It’s been over four months without Jesse and we believe that there are still people living within this community who are sitting on the truth. Now is the time to come forward. Please, if you know anything or remember anything from the evening of 10 July, no matter how small the information may seem, contact the police or Crimestoppers.”
52. Ahmed Habib, 19, was found stabbed in a car in Stroud Green Road, at the junction of Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, at around 2.50am on 11 July. He died at the scene. The driver of the car was also found injured but was discharged from hospital after treatment. Police believe that they were attacked in Seven Sisters Road, close to Tonge Park, in the London borough of Islington, before driving to Stroud Green Road on the boundary with the borough of Haringey. Kevin Peraj, 23, (8.07.01) of Islip Street, NW5, was charged with murder on 17 July.
53. The remains of Paul Longworth, 71, and Albert Alfonso, 62, were found at a flat in Scotts Road, Shepherds Bush, in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, on 12 July during an investigation into the discovery of suitcases containing two bodies on the Clifton suspension bridge in Bristol on 10 July. Yostin Andres Mosquera, 34 (08.03.90) of Scotts Road, W12, was arrested in Bristol on 13 July and charged with two counts of murder on 15 July. Detectives said he knew both victims and had been staying with them at the flat in Scotts Road for a short period of time. Paul and Alfonso, who was originally from France but had obtained UK citizenship, had previously been in a relationship but still lived together at the flat. Police believe they were killed between 8 and 10 July.
54. See above.
55. Jenny Sharp, 80, was found dead at her home in Raeburn Avenue, Tolworth, Kingston-Upon-Thames, after police were called at around 9.30am on 19 July. The cause of death was recorded at postmortem examination as manual compression of the neck. Her husband Alan Sharp, 80 (10.06.44), of Raeburn Avenue, Tolworth, was arrested at the scene. He was charged with murder on 20 July.
56. Antonios Antoniadis, aged in his late 20s, died in hospital on 21 July, two weeks after being attacked in the street. He had been found stabbed in Florence Terrace, New Cross, Lewisham, after police were called at 9.20am on 7 July. The cause of death was recorded as multiple organ failure due to a stab wound to the thigh. Four people were charged with murder: Shian Johnson, 25 (14.07.99), of Camden, Sofian Alliche, 19, of Holborn, Joshua McCorquodale, 20 (03.08.04), from Camden, and a 17-year-old boy.
57. Rene Graham, 15, was shot in Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, near Hazlewood Crescent, Ladbroke Grove, Kensington and Chelsea, at around 7.20pm on 21 July. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The annual Park Lime event was taking place in the park at the time of the shooting. Police said the gunman was dressed all in grey with a waterproof jacket, cap and a balaclava, despite the warm temperatures that day. DI Adam Clifton said: “We urgently need to understand the exact sequence of events in the park and it is clear many more people saw the shooting than have come forward. It is those people I am appealing to today. Please tell us what you saw, no matter how small or insignificant you may think it is, please contact us. We are keen to hear from anyone who saw someone acting suspiciously on the towpath, either before or after the shooting.” Rene’s mother, Janay John-Francois, said: “I cannot begin to describe the depth of my pain after losing my precious angel. The emptiness and heartbreak, there are no words that can capture the agony of my loss. This is a grief so profound I would not wish it upon my worst enemy – I’ve lost everything, my world will never be the same. I am reaching out to you and pleading for your help. If you know anything – anything at all – or witnessed anything that could help us, please I beg you to come forward. Please if you have any information no matter how small and insignificant it may seem, please could you share with us? Your bravery could be the key to bringing peace to a broken family. Today is my son, but tomorrow could be one of yours. Please stand with me through the darkest of times.”
58. Alana Odysseos, 32, was found stabbed at a residence in Lynmouth Road, Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, after police were called at around 3am on 22 July. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Alana had two children and was pregnant with her third child at the time of her death. Her partner Shaine March, 45 (02.09.78) of Rainsborough Avenue, SE8, who was known to the victim, was arrested later the same day and charged with murder in the early hours of 23 July.
59. Pharrell Garcia, 15, was stabbed in Stellman Close, Stoke Newington, Hackney, at around 4.05pm on 23 July. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Another 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder the same evening. On 25 July the suspect was charged with murder.
60. Kaylani Kalanzi, a three-month-old baby girl, died in hospital on 23 July after suffering severe head injuries. She was first taken to Homerton hospital in Hackney after her parents contacted the emergency services at around 10.30pm on 8 July. Kaylani was later transferred to Great Ormond Street for treatment. A postmortem examination revealed she had suffered inter-cranial bleeding and a fractured left femur. Her parents, Herbert Kalanzi, 34 (02/06/1990), a Ugandan national, and Nazil Merthoca, 23 (19/01/2001), both of Ranelagh Road, East Ham, Newham, were charged with murder in August 2024.
61. Imran Maroof, 20, was found stabbed after police were called to reports of a fight in Plashet Park in East Ham, Newham, at around 7.38pm on 27 July. He died at the scene. Two teenagers were also found injured and taken to hospital for treatment. A 16-year-old boy from Newham was charged with murder on 30 August.
62. Robert Price, 76, was found dead when firefighters forced entry to a house in Oval Road North, Dagenham, after a fire was reported to emergency services at around 5.40pm on 27 July. The cause of death was recorded as inhalation of fire fumes and burns. Two boys aged 16 and 17 were charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life.
63. Ervin Baraku, 33, died in hospital on 30 July, a week after suffering stab injuries during an attack at Seven Sisters tube station. He was found injured after police were called to the station at 8.48am on Tuesday 23 July. Two suspects, Milumo Pedrinho, 20, of Stonebridge Road, Tottenham, and Kevin Nguyen, 20, of Westerfield Road, Tottenham, were charged with murder.
64. Taha Errami, 22, died in hospital on 23 July from complications associated with an injury he suffered in London’s West End. Taha was allegedly attacked in Shaftesbury Avenue in the early hours of 1 June. He was treated for a broken ankle but fell unconscious on 6 July while travelling into London from Slough on a train and was taken to hospital. The cause of death was recorded as brain injury due to deep vein thrombosis. Malachi Wilson, 32 [29/02/1992], of Brent, Devonta Rose, 20 [13/10/2003], of Manor Park, and Dennis Kaantharasan, 25 [10/11/1998], of Stratford, were arrested on 13 August and charged with murder.
65. Derek Neil Thomas, 53, was found stabbed in Northwold Road, Stoke Newington, Hackney, at around 11.05pm on 30 July. He died at the scene. The cause of death was recorded as a stab wound to the chest. Derek was a bus driver who lived in Stoke Newington. The Metropolitan Police said there was no suggestion of a link to the murder of Pharrell Garcia in the same area a week earlier. Detectives appealed for help tracing Kamar Williams, 33 (21.01.91), from the Isle of Dogs. Williams was last seen at around 7.15pm on 3 August when he fled from officers who stopped a car on Westbourne Avenue in Hither Green, south London. He was arrested on 26 August after being stopped by police at the Notting Hill Carnival in London. Williams, who was a former boyfriend of Thomas’ daughter, was charged with murder on 27 August.
66. Abdul Jalloh, 23, was found stabbed in New Union Close, Isle of Dogs, Tower Hamlets, at around 4.15pm on 5 August. He died at the scene. Shomiah McKenzie, 18, of Lewisham and Cody Godfrey, 18, of Isle of Dogs, were charged with murder on 9 August.
67. Joshua McLean, 31, was shot in Weaver’s Fields, Wilmot Street, Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, at around 8.27pm on 6 August. He died at the scene. The cause of death was recorded as a gunshot wound to the chest. Three men were charged with murder on 27 September: Nefur Miah, 36 (06.04.88), of Redmans Road, E1, Muhammed Ismail Ali, 37 (02.10.87), of Marlborough Road RM7, and Simeon Oliver-Stewart, 30 (15.01.94), of Clevedon Close, N16. Two further suspects were charged with murder in October: Muhammad Abbas, 22 (21.07.02) of Bradford Road, Kirklees, and Shanoor Ahmed, 38 (04.04.86), of Russia Lane, E2.
68. Anthony Marks, 51, was attacked in Cromer Street, WC1, in the early hours of 10 August. Anthony was homeless and had been sleeping rough in a nearby bin shed. He was treated in hospital for three days before being discharged, but was readmitted two weeks later after suffering a seizure. Anthony died on 25 September. Four people have been charged with murder: Harry Gittins, 35 (24.12.88) of Regent Square, Camden, Mia Campos-Jorge, 18 (10.09.06), of Milton Road, Haringey, a boy aged 17 from Dagenham and a girl aged 16 from Brixton. Police continue to appeal to trace Anthony’s next of kin.
69. Christopher Brown, 72, was found dead at a residence in Polsted Road, Catford, Lewisham, in the early hours of 15 August. The cause of death was recorded as blunt force trauma. His tenant Habiba Naveed, 34 [16.10.89] of Polsted Road, SE6, was arrested the same day and charged with murder on 16 August. She was also accused of stabbing Christopher’s pet cat Snow to death.
70. Sam Winter, 28, died two days after being attacked at Southwark underground station. He was attacked on the stairs at the tube station at around 9.30pm on 22 August and was taken to hospital. He died with his family by his side on 24 August. Suspect Rakeem Miles, 23, of East Street in Southwark, was initially charged with GBH. Following Sam’s death, the charge was upgraded to murder. His family said in a statement: “Sam was a very much-loved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew and friend. We are devastated his life here has ended. He was a qualified physiotherapist, AI engineer and a volunteer with several charities. His family and friends will remember him as gentle and kind, quick-witted and funny, with deep faith and an unendingly giving spirit. Our family will never be the same and we’ll always miss him, but we take great comfort knowing he’s now at home with his beloved Jesus and Father in heaven. We look forward to seeing him there. We ask that the press respects our request for privacy as we grieve as a family.” 
71. Jade Anthony Barnett, 38, was stabbed in Rushmore Road, Clapton, Hackney, at around 3.38pm on 28 August. He died at the scene. Two men were arrested nearby on suspicion of murder. Jade used a mobility scooter after losing his leg in a motorcycle accident in 2007.
72. Saley Beya, 38, died in hospital on 29 August. He had been found stabbed in Romford Road near the junction with Woodgrange Road in Forest Gate, Waltham Forest, on 10 August. Hamza Shahmonhiran Kamali, 28, of Henniker Road, E15, was charged with GBH with intent on 18 August. The Met Police said the charge was being reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service in light of Saley’s death. DCI Kelly Allen said: “Our enquiries have established that there was traffic in Romford Road, including two buses, and people would have seen these events unfold. There was also a car which had to stop in the road as the attack took place.  would urge anyone who saw this incident, or anyone who took images or footage of the attack, to get in contact immediately.”
73. Mussie Imnetu, 41, was attacked outside the Dr Power restaurant in Queensway, Bayswater, City of Westminster, at around 11.20pm on 26 August. Mussie was a Swedish chef who was visiting the UK from his home in Dubai. He was found unconscious in Queensway with a head injury at 11.22pm and was taken to hospital but died on 30 August. Omar Wilson, 31 (19.02.93) of Napier Road, Leytonstone, was charged with GBH with intent on 29 August. The charge was later upgraded to murder.
74. Cher Maximen, 32, died in hospital on 31 August. She had been stabbed during the Notting Hill Carnival in Golborne Road, Notting Hill / Kensal Town, in Kensington and Chelsea, shortly before 6pm on 25 August. Shakiel Thibou, 20 (29.05.2004) of Masbro Road, W12. was arrested on 27 August and charged with attempted murder. The charge was later upgraded to murder.
75. Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters, 28, was shot in Bravington Road, West Kilburn, City of Westminster, at around 11.05pm on 4 September. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11.48pm. Police said Tikquaan was near his home when he was approached by a suspect on a white Honda moped who, after a short exchange of words, shot him at close range. The suspect then fled north and turned into Marban Road. The Metropolitan Police said Tikquaan had no affiliation with gangs and appealed for information about a male suspect captured on CCTV in the area before the attack. In December 2024 Crimestoppers offered a £20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction to anyone involved the murder. Tikquaan’s family said: “Tikquaan was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and grandson. Not only to his family but also his community. Tikquaan touched the hearts of many, his smile brightened every room he entered. He was an intellectual and charismatic young man who had no affiliation with any gang other than growing up and attending school within the local area. He grew friendships with people regardless of the paths they choose, he remained steadfast. The aftermath of this senseless killing has resulted in a family and community that has been destroyed. No one can comprehend this catastrophic loss. The resentment felt by everyone has crippled his loved ones. If anyone has any information we urge you to come forward regardless to how insignificant it may seem.”
76. Charlotte Lawler, 31, was found suffering stab injuries in a foyer of a block of flats in Duckett Street, Stepney Green, Tower Hamlets, after police were called at 1.17am on 15 September. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Hope Rowe, 32 (30.12.91), of Piazza Walk, Aldgate/Goodman’s Fields, Tower Hamlets, was arrested a short time later and charged with murder. Police said the suspect and victim appeared to have been known to each other.
77. Marvin Dixon, 40, was found dead in the bath at a flat on Moselle Avenue, Wood Green, Haringey, when police forced entry after receiving a call at 9.45pm on 20 September. The cause of death was recorded as blunt force trauma. Marvin had last been seen alive in the early hours of 10 September. Suspect Dante Forrest, 36 (15.09.88), who lived at the flat in Moselle Avenue, N22, was arrested on 22 September and charged with murder on 25 September.
78. Daejaun Campbell, 15, was stabbed in Eglinton Road, Woolwich, Greenwich, at around 6.30pm on 22 September. He died a short time later. The cause of death was recorded as sharp force trauma to the left thigh. Three suspects were charged with murder between 25 and 28 September: Jacob Losiewicz 18 (26.07.06) of Church Manor Way, Abbey Wood, Marko Balaz, 18 (20.12.05), of Sewell Road, SE2, and a 17-year-old boy. Daejaun’s family said in a statement: “Daejaun was a great kid who had a bright future ahead of him, he was loved by his family and friends, as well as strangers who had interacted with him, and he has left a great impression with them. His calming nature and enthusiastic attitude would manifest a happy atmosphere amongst his family and friends wherever he went. Daejaun was known for walking with the biggest smile and even bigger heart, he would always do his up most best to help anyone. Daejaun had a joyful spirit, full of wit and charm with the incredible ability to light up a room with his presence and impactful smile. Our Daejaun was naturally gifted, intelligent, creative and a mathematician with his quick thinking as well as musically talented. The brutal manner which Daejaun was taken away from us is sad, and he not the first young person nor will he be the last, this senseless killing needs to stop, how many mothers, fathers, grandparents and love ones must go through this excruciating pain of releasing these heart breaking statements, sharing our grief because we have lost our children and grandchildren. We must come together to bring change, solutions need to be put in place, we must do all we can together to ensure our young have the brightest of futures.”
79. Dontae McLaren, 24, was found stabbed after police were called to reports of a large group fighting with knives in Wandsworth Road, Clapham, Lambeth, at around 4.05am on 29 September. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other men were taken to hospital for treatment to injuries. Dynzell Patrick, 26 (18.06.98), was arrested on 1 October and charged with murder. Tyanne Corbin, 25 (23.05.1999) and Hamid Hamdi, 25 (31.10.1998), were charged with GBH with intent.
80. Billy Keegan, 50, was found stabbed in the corridor of a block of flats in Chapel Road, Ilford, Redbridge, after police were called at 1.06am on 4 October. He was pronounced dead at 1.30am. Muhamed Nur Osman, 30 (22.10.93), of Knight Close, Dagenham, was arrested on 5 October and charged with murder.
81. Raish Ahmed, 50, was found stabbed at a residence in Hartington Road, Canning Town, shortly after 4.30pm on 5 October. He died in hospital on 7 October. Two others were also injured in the attack: a teenage boy suffered a slash injury and a 41-year-old man was assaulted. Daniel Whybrow, 46 (03.10.78), of Hartington Road, E16, was initially charged with attempted murder but the charge was upgraded to murder following Raish’s death.
82. James O’Neill, 74, known to his family as Jim, was found injured after police were called to reports of an assault in Odhams Walk in Covent Garden, City of Westminster, at 11.56am on 6 October. He died in hospital on 21 October. A suspect was arrested the same day. Trevor John Gocan, 57 (07.09.1967) of Odhams Walk, Covent Garden, was charged with murder on 5 November.
83. Hanif Redwood, 32, was found shot in a car park off Linton Road, Barking, after police were called at around 4.35am on 13 October. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was recorded as gunshot injury to the head. Two men were arrested on suspicion of murder. DCI Mark Rogers said: “Hanif was an innocent member of the public whose life was tragically taken far too soon. Hanif was a father of two, this painful loss will forever effect his family. we are appealing for anyone who was present in the area who may have seen or heard anything relating to this incident to please get in touch. I want to stress to you that Hanif was a hardworking, innocent man – we need to understand why this attack was carried out.”
84. Serafettin Oklu, 41, was found shot in Waltheof Gardens, Tottenham, Haringey, after police were called at around 9am on 15 October. He died at the scene. Mahmut Sahindal, 56 (20.05.68), of no fixed address, was arrested the same day and charged with murder. 
85. Omarkafi Sahal, 28, died in hospital on 17 October. He had been found stabbed after police were called to the World’s End Estate, Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, at around 8.55pm on 30 September. Three men were charged in relation to the attack. Following Omarkafi’s death police launched a murder investigation.
86. Abdul-Latif Pouget, 20, was found stabbed after police were called to Back Hill, Clerkenwell/Farringdon, in the London borough of Camden, at 9.36pm on 18 October. He died in hospital on the morning of 21 October. The cause of death was recorded as a stab wound to the groin. Suspect Oguzcan Dereli, 26 (08.04.98) of Islington, was arrested on 20 October and charged with murder the following day.
87. Deonte Mowatt-Slater, 16, was found injured in Courtauld Road, Islington, after the emergency services responded to reports of a possible motorcycle collision at around 12.12am on 22 October. He died at the scene. The cause of death was recorded as stab injuries. Francie McCarthy, 21 (10.02.03) of Warrender Road, N19, was charged with murder on 26 October.
88. Corey Graham, 48, was found with knife injuries at an address on Sussex Road, Harrow, after police were called at around 4.40pm on 30 October. He died in hospital at 2.35pm on 31 October. Suspect Javan Lee, 37 [19.02.87] of Sussex Road, Harrow, was charged with murder on 1 November.
89. Efthyia Constantinou, 62, was found stabbed at a residence in Westerham Avenue, Edmonton, Enfield, after police were called just after 5pm on 30 October. She was pronounced dead at the scene. A suspect known to the victim was arrested in the early hours of 31 October. Suspect Zaneta Peto, 55 (27.03.69) of Charles Street, Enfield, also known as Maria Peto, was charged with murder on 2 November. Peto was an NHS carer who was employed to look after Efthyia’s parents.
90. Curtis Green, 30, was shot near Wells Park Road, Sydenham, Lewisham, at around 10.10am on 10 November. He died at the scene. Two others, a man and a woman, suffered gunshot injuries in the same incident. Curtis, a father-to-be who owned a clothing brand and a local fitness company, was described by his family as “happy, excited and beautiful.” Police said he attended a party in Hensford Gardens before the shooting and appealed for witnesses. DCI Samantha Townsend said: “I am appealing to anyone who has information about what happened at the party, especially those outside Hensford Gardens at the time of the incident, to come forward. I am keen to hear from anyone who may have left prior and from those who were present at the time of the shooting. You may not think you have any key information, but it may prove vital to assist us with our investigation.” Curtis’s family said in a statement: “We are appealing for people to come forward with any information they may know pertaining to our beloved Curtis. Curtis loved his family, loved his community and worked hard to establish businesses to uplift people physically and spiritually. We appeal to the community’s morals, values and integrity to stand for justice and to stop the violence that is happening far too frequently.”
91. Hilkiah McLeggan, 77, was one of three people stabbed at East Street market in Walworth, Southwark, at around 10.35am on 10 November. He died at the scene. The two others were taken to hospital for treatment. Suspect Musse Ali, 66 (19.04.58), of no fixed address, was detained at the scene. He was later charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. Hilkiah’s family said in a statement: “Hilkiah McLeggan (Mac or Lloyde to his friends and family) was a warm, kind, and generous man who would do anything for his friends and family. He was a hard-working man who worked on past his retirement because he knew he could offer more of himself and enjoyed being amongst his colleagues who were also his friends. He was a great support to so many and would offer his help without hesitation to support their needs. His family and friends are devastated and are struggling to make sense this terrible event. The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone that has expressed their condolences and those that have set up a special memorial at East Street Market that he frequented so often for many decades. The family would also like to thank all the wonderful people at East Street Market who on Remembrance Sunday showed such bravery in apprehending the suspect to prevent any more lives and hearts being broken. Heartfelt gratitude is expressed to those that stopped to come his aid.”
92. Carol James, 81, was found seriously injured at a residence in Dunwich Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, after police were called at 8.22am on 15 November. She died at the scene. The provisional cause of death was recorded as compression of the neck. Her husband Brian James, 81 (27.07.1943), of Dunwich Road, Bexleyheath, was arrested at the address and charged with murder.
93. Alan Geary, 46, was found stabbed at a residence in Navenby Walk, Bow, Tower Hamlets, after police were called shortly after midnight on 23 November. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries. Police also found a 56 year-old woman suffering from stab injuries at another address in Navenby Walk after being alerted at 3am. She was treated at hospital and discharged. Suspect Fatima Umar, 21, (22.12.2002) of Navenby Walk, E3, was arrested and later charged with murder and attempted murder.
94. Margaret Cunningham, 57, was found stabbed at her home in Greenland Quay, Rotherhithe, Southwark, after police were called by several concerned members of the public shortly before 3pm on 29 November. She was taken to hospital but died that evening. Her brother Andrew Cunningham, 61, was arrested in Rotherhithe and on 1 December was charged with murder.
95. Jorge Ortega, 61, was assaulted at Ilford railway station at around 8.49pm on 4 December. Jorge, who worked as a customer experience assistant for the Elizabeth line, suffered serious head injuries and died in hospital on the evening of 6 December. Suspect Ayodele Jamgbadi, 28, of Kingston Road, Ilford, was initially charged with GBH with intent. Following Jorge’s death, the charge was upgraded to murder. Jorge’s family said in a statement: “Our dad was the most loving person, the kindest soul you could have the pleasure of meeting. Everyone who has met our dad or who has ever worked with him over the years will tell you this. He had a brilliant mind, enjoyed cooking, loved drawing, and was highly skilled in art. He was an amazing family man and would always put other people first. He loved his grandchildren, and in turn, they adored our dad. He was totally devoted to our mum and loved her beyond what words can describe. Having been together for over 38 years, he is an example of what a great man should be like and a role model that we highly look up to. We can only hope to be like him. Dad is and will always be in our hearts.”
96. Nash Clyne, 33, was found seriously injured in Birkbeck Road, Acton, in the borough of Ealing, after police were called to reports of a fight and possible gunshots shortly after 4am on 8 December. Nash, who was from Grenada, died a short time later. Police believe at least three other people were injured. Suspect Benjamin Matthews, 50 (16.08.74), of Acton, was charged with murder on 10 December. DCI Brian Howie said: “We are urging anyone who was in the area or who knows anything about what happened to come forward. We particularly want to hear from anyone who was at the Front Line Cuts barber shop or the Paradise Cuts barber shop, both in Acton High Street, between 22:00hrs on Saturday and 04:30hrs on Sunday. What you know, however insignificant it may seem now, could hold the key to this investigation.”
97. Michelle Sadio, 44, was shot in Gifford Road, Harlesden, Brent, at around 9.15pm on 14 December. She died at the scene. Two other men, both aged in their 30s, were also injured. The victims were among a group of around 120 mourners standing outside the River of Life Elim Pentecostal Church following a wake for Dianne Boatong, 80, who had died on 5 December. Police said the suspects used a black Kia Niro car with distinctive alloys. Following the shooting the car was driven to Barnhill Road, where it was abandoned and set on fire. On 11 January 2025 Tahjin Sommersal, 18 (27.05.2006), of Lafone Avenue, Feltham, was charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder. Three others were charged with murder a week later: Perry Allen-Thomas, 26 (24.06.1998) of Queenscourt, Wembley, Amir Salem, 18 (07.03.2006) of Barnhill Road, Wembley, and Shaquille Sutherland, 24 (02.02.2000) of Havenwood, Wembley.
98. Gemma Devonish, 42, was found injured inside a residence in Nutfield Close, Carshalton, in the London borough of Sutton, at around 10.30am on 19 December. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Suspect James Madden, 38, (25/03/1986) of Railton Road, SE24, who was known to Gemma, was arrested in the early hours of 20 December and charged with murder the next day. DCI Alex Gammampila said: “I would ask anyone who was in the area of Nutfield Close who may have seen or heard anything suspicious, particularly on Wednesday 18 or morning of Thursday 19 December, to make contact.”
99. Recorda Davey-Ann Clarke, 35, was stabbed in Linacre Road, Willesden Green, Brent, at around 4.16am on 28 December. Recorda, known as Ricardo to friends and family, was pronounced dead on the way to hospital. Suspect Elyas Moussa, 29, of no fixed address, was arrested the same day and later charged with murder.
100. Aidan Chapman, 25, died in hospital on 31 December, six days after he was injured by a car in Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, city of Westminster. Three other people were hurt when the car drove the wrong way down the road at around 12.45am on 25 December. The driver was arrested and charged with four counts of attempted murder, causing serious injury by driving whilst disqualified, driving a motor vehicle dangerously and possession of a bladed article in a public place. Following Aidan’s death, the Metropolitan Police confirmed the case was being treated as a homicide. Aidan’s parents said in a statement: “The loss of our beautiful son is a parent’s worst nightmare, we are utterly devastated with the loss of Aidan, he enriched everyone’s lives. He was a loving, kind, funny soul and the world is a darker place without him. We, his parents, have lost the best part of ourselves.”

The following cases are not included in the above list while we await further details:

Teddi Baker, 21, was found unconscious at a home in Stainsby Road, Limehouse, Tower Hamlets, on Thursday, 8 February. Police were called to the address by the ambulance service at 8.26am. Teddi was pronounced dead at the scene. Police await further tests to determine the cause of death. Detectives believe she was one of six people involved in a fight in Dod Street near to the alleyway that leads to Limehouse Cut canal the previous evening, between roughly 10pm and 12.30pm. A woman in her 20s was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. DI Sufia Matin said: “We are urging anyone who has any information or who may have witnessed a fight in the Dod Street area of Limehouse/Poplar during the times stated, to contact us immediately.”

A 56-year-old man was found stabbed after police received reports of a disturbance at a residential address in St Johns Court, Queen’s Drive, Hackney, at 10.53pm on 26 February. He died at the scene at 11.41pm. A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder.

A man in his 50s was found unresponsive after police were called to a report of an altercation at a residential address in Fernwood Avenue, Streatham, Lambeth, at 2.26pm on 5 April. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died the following day. A 38-year-old man was arrested and bailed pending further enquiries. DCI Laura Nelson said: “At this early stage, I must retain an open mind. A post-mortem examination will be held in due course, and this, along with other lines of enquiry will help to establish exactly what happened.”

A man was found dead inside a flat in Holly Court, John Harrison Way, Greenwich, at around 5.27pm on 10 May. Police said they were treating the death as unexpected and unexplained while they awaited a postmortem examination to determine the cause. Another man was arrested in connection with the incident.

Alan Semadeni, 39, was found dead in Victoria Park near Gore Road Gate, in the London borough of Tower Hamlets, shortly before 10am on 10 August. An initial postmortem examination was unable to determine cause of death. Police believe he had been living in the park.