Homicide victims in London in 2025

Total: 66 (last updated 1/10/25)

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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. Larry Chaters, 68, died in hospital on 2 January. He had been admitted to hospital on 27 December 2024 after suffering injuries, including rib fractures and a collapsed lung, during an incident at his home in Cormont Road, Camberwell, in the London borough of Lambeth. His son Craig Chaters, 37 (03/10/87), also of Cormont Road, was was arrested on 2 January and charged with murder.
2. Kelyan Bokassa, 14, was stabbed in a suspected gang-releated attack on a 472 bus in Woolwich Church Road, near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road, in Woolwich in the London borough of Greenwich, at around 2.27pm on 7 January. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 3.23am and a postmortem examination revealed he had suffered at least eight wounds to the chest, arms and thighs. Two boys aged 15 and 16 were arrested in Eltham on 15 January and charged with murder the following day. The suspects both pleaded guilty to murder on 23 May and were later sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 15 years and 10 months before parole. The Old Bailey heard Kelyan had boarded the bus to go to an appointment at the Youth Justice Centre in Woolwich. He sat on the back seat on the top knife and was carrying a knife in the waistband of his trousers. Around 20 minutes later, the two teenagers got on the bus with machetes hidden within their clothing. They walked towards Kelyan, pulled out their knives and stabbed him without saying a word. CCTV footage on the bus revealed the attack lasted around 14 seconds as the killers thrust the knives at Kelyan a total of 27 times. Kelyan did not take out his own knife but tried to fend off the blows with his school bag. Passengers heard Kelyan screaming and shouting “Help, help, I’ve been stabbed.” The killers got out of the bus when it stopped at Woolwich Ferry. Meanwhile Kelyan collapsed in the aisle of the top deck and was heard to say “I want my mum”. He was unconscious by the time police arrived at the scene after being flagged down by members of the public. The suspects were later identified from CCTV footage, which revealed that one of them smiled as he spotted Kelyan on the bus. Further footage showed them running towards the Thames after the attack, still holding the knives. One of the weapons was later recovered from the river by police. Both attackers had a previous conviction for possession of a knife and the court heard the younger suspect was involved in drug dealing and was linked to the Woolwich Dockyard Gang. DCI Sarah Lee said: “The harsh reality in London is that violence disproportionately affects young black men and boys. The fact we’re seeing so many teenagers like Kelyan die should be at the forefront of the minds of every politician, every policy maker and everyone who wants better for children growing up in London. Without this collective effort, we won’t be able to tackle knife crime in its entirety.” Kelyan’s mother Marie said: “To the young people who carry knives, I beg you to stop, before you raise that blade, think of your own mother, think of the mothers who will cry every night like I do, who will scream into her pillow, who will walk past her child’s empty room and collapse with grief. Don’t let a moment of anger steal your future. Don’t let the streets raise you in a way your mother never would. Knife crime is not just statistics to us, its caskets, flowers, funerals. Our children being buried before their parents.”
3. Gregory Castillo Volquez, 36, was found stabbed after police were called to reports of a fight at a block of flats on Tiverton Road, Tottenham, Haringey, at 4.55am on 13 January. He died at the scene. Gregory was a father-of-two from the Dominican Republic. Five men and a woman were charged with murder: Carlos Alfredo Ramirez Tavarez, 27 (24.08.1996), of Tiverton Road, N15, Edison Dario Canario Perez, 22 (6.6.2001), of Tiverton Road, N15, Joan Perea, 20 (07.10.2004), of Tiverton Road, N15, Naiara Lizeth Hernandez-Bonilla, aged 20 (2.6.2004) of Birnam Road, N4, Gabriel Francisco Pineda Gonzalez, aged 20 (17.04.2004) of High Trees, SW2, and Benito Ramirez Kones, aged 19 (27.06.2005) of Fermain Court East, N1.
4. Marianne Kilonzi, 43, was found dead at a flat in Argyll Road, Woolwich, after concerns were raised with police in a call at 5.25pm on 17 January. The cause of death was recorded at a postmortem examination as blunt force trauma and head injury. Detective Chief Inspector Suzanne Soren, Specialist Crime South, said: “At this early stage we believe the suspect was known to the victim and we are carrying out urgent enquiries to trace a named individual.”
5. Jamelatu Tsiwah, 31, was found unresponsive at a residence in Bensham Lane, Croydon, after police were called at around 7pm on 20 January. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death was recorded at postmortem examination as compression of the neck. Suspect Larry Nimoh 21, (12.07.03), of no fixed address, was charged with murder and attempted murder. He was known to Jamelatu. DCI Alex Gammampila said: “I am still keen to hear from anyone who may have been in Bensham Road on Monday between 18:00hrs and 19:00hrs. I would like to hear from you if you think you may have seen something suspicious taking place, or if you saw someone fleeing from the property on Bensham Lane. Any information is important to us and we take every report and reflect it into our investigation.”
6. Mark Talbot, 75, was found stabbed at his home in Deodar Road, Putney, Wandsworth, after police were called at 3.36am on 24 January. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His son Rory Talbot, 30 (12.10.94), of Mossbury Road, Wandsworth, was arrested and on 25 January was charged with murder.
7. Victoria Adams, 36, was found dead at her home in Coulter Road, Hammersmith, in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, after police were called at 10.13pm on 9 February about a man who was attempting to force entry. She had suffered head injuries after being hit repeatedly with a mallet. Apapale Adoum, 38 (12.02.1986), was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder. On 11 February he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon and was sentenced to 42 weeks imprisonment. Adoum was charged with murder on 5 June. He pleaded guilty to murder on 26 August. The Old Bailey heard Victoria had invited Adoum to stay with her at the flat three days before the attack, after meeting him at a homeless shelter. DCI Matt Tenby, who led the Met Police investigation, said: “It is a tragedy that she was killed by Adoum after offering him a place to stay and showing him kindness during his time of need. Victoria deserved better.”
8. Dariusz Serafin, 33, was stabbed near the junction of Sydney Road and Regina Road in Hanwell, Ealing, on 10 February. Police were called at 10.30pm after he walked into the Grosvenor pub in Oaklands Road with several stab wounds. He died at the scene. DCI Alison Foxwell said: “We urge anyone with information to contact us urgently. There may also be CCTV, ring doorbell or dash cam footage which may be relevant to the investigation. We urge anybody who was in the area to check their footage from between 20.30hrs and 22.30hrs on Monday, 10 February, and to notify the police if they believe they have captured anything which may assist our investigation.” Dariusz’s family said in a statement: “Dariusz, known for his boundless empathy and loving spirit for people and animals, touched everyone he met with his kindness and compassion. His presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the hearts of those he loved. In his honour, his family urges everyone to help end senseless knife crime in the streets of London, and to assist in bringing the person responsible for his death to justice. Rest peacefully, Dariusz.”
9. Jason Junior Romeo, 20, was stabbed in Bodney Road, Hackney, on 18 February. Police were called to reports of a fight at 5.59pm and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Three men were charged with murder on 23 February: Raynolph Asante, 22 (13.03.2002) of Pembury Road, Hackney, Travis Mitchell, 21 (23.07.2002) of Bodney Road, Hackney and Rhamyah Bailey-Edwards, 21 (21.08.2003) of Williams Avenue, Walthamstow. Two others, Renaldo Roberts, 25 (20.02.99) of Hobbs Place Estate, E1, and Joshua Ogedengbe, 19 (02.08.05), of Brownhill Road, SE6, were charged with murder following their arrests on 25 and 26 February.
10. Fredi Rivero, 75, was found injured after police were called to Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, Islington, at around 11.35pm on 27 February. Fredi, a Bolivian national, was taken to hospital but died on 28 February. Three teenage girls aged 14, 16 and 17 were charged with murder on 1 March. All three pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Old Bailey on 12 June. They await sentence. Police said one of the girls filmed the attack on her mobile phone. DI Devan Taylor said: “The young defendants have now accepted they were responsible for the killing of Mr Rivero, in what was a senseless and completely out of the blue attack on a lone elderly man. The age of the defendants adds to the devastating nature of this incident and they will now have to deal with the enormity of their actions.”
11. Ana Maria Murariu, 45, was found with stab wounds at her home in Jubilee Road, Perivale, Ealing, after one of her children living at the house called 999 at 1.40am on 28 February. Ana, a mother-of-four, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband Mugurel Nica, 50 (10.03.74) of Perivale, was charged with murder on 1 March. Nica was convicted of murder on 16 September 2025 following a trial at Southwark Crown Court and later sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years before parole. The court heard Ana was the victim of domestic abuse during a long, toxic relationship with her husband, who appeared to be believe that his wife was having an affair. Police had previously been called to the house in April 2023, when he threatened his wife with a knife and told her that ‘this relationship will end with one of us being in the grave’, but he was not charged. During the attack Nica stabbed his wife 12 times. Their two eldest children, aged 26 and 21, were woken by their mother’s screams and found her lying injured on the living room floor. The court heard Nica was a Romanian national who had indefinite leave to remain in the UK and was a director of a company. Detective Inspector Richard Kempshall, who led the investigation, said: “This conviction will not return a mother to her children, and it will not take away the pain felt by this family. I hope however that it serves as a starting point for their recovery. They have shown incredible strength in the most difficult of times. Ana Maria was a victim of domestic violence in a toxic relationship, which has sadly resulted in her death. It is our hope that anyone else suffering such violence may consider reaching out and asking for help when they hear of Ana Maria’s story.”
12. Charlie Prodromou, 63, was assaulted outside The Watch House pub in Lewisham High Street on 1 March. Police were called at 8.39pm and he was taken to hospital with serious injuries. He later died in hospital. Paul Tallant, 42 (01.10.82), of Eltham, was arrested near the pub and on 3 March was charged with murder.
13. Miller John, 61, was found dead at his home in Homerton Road, Hackney, on 3 March. Police went to the address after the suspect attended a police station at around 10am that day. Peter John, 59, the victim’s brother, was charged with murder.
14. Lathaniel Burrell, 16, was shot in Paradise Road, Stockwell, Lambeth, on 4 March. Police were called at around 2.30pm. The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Suspect Omar Prempeh 32 (22.12.92) of Stanstead Road, Forest Hill, was arrested in Croydon on 7 March and charged with murder the following day. A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder on 12 March. Jeffery Frimpong, (09.05.1994) of Smedley Street, Lambeth, and another 17-year-old boy were charged with murder on 27 March.
15. Michelle Mileham, 51, was found stabbed after police were called to a residence in Holstein Way, Thamesmead, shortly before 3pm on 11 March. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her brother Gordon Mileham, 53, was also found with stab injuries but police said his death was not being treated as suspicious. Michelle’s death is being treated as murder.
16. Andrew Clark, 43, was assaulted in Upper Elmers End Road, Bromley, on 16 March. Police were called at 8.24pm and he was taken to hospital with head injuries. Andrew died on 19 March. Suspect Demiesh Williams, 29 (10.06.1995), of Fir Tree Gardens, Croydon, was charged with murder on 25 March.
17. Carmenza Trujillo, 53, was found unresponsive in a building in the Aylesbury Estate, Walworth, Southwark, on 17 March. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The postmortem examination was unable to determine a cause of death. A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on 1 April and released under investigation. The suspect was rearrested on 4 September following the death of a second woman, Sheryl Wilkins, in Tottenham on 24 August (see below). DCI Neil John said: “I urge anyone who has information relating to either incident to contact us as soon as possible”
18. Troy Ramsundar, 34, was found with a stab injury after police were called to Brixton Road, Brixton, in Lambeth, at around 5.10am on 20 March. Suspect Ibrahim Gonclaves-Cumare, 30 (15.03.1995), of no fixed address, was charged with murder on 23 March.
19. Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, was found shot in the head in Waverley Road, Tottenham, Haringey, after police were called at around 8.45pm on 20 March. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man aged 26 was treated for a gunshot wound to the leg. The Metropolitan Police continue to appeal for information. In June 2025 the Metropolitan Police said the shooting was believed to be a case of mistaken identity and that the killers set out to hurt someone else in a “pre-meditated” attack. Mahad had spent the evening with a friend at their home before going outside to breaking their fast. The suspects drove up in a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander and opened fire, hitting Mahad several times. The car was found burnt out in Runcorn Close, Tottenham Hale, on the morning of 21 March. Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, leading the Met’s investigation, said: “This tragic event, and Mahad’s death, has had a profound impact on the community and all those who loved him. Someone out there knows what happened. And that person, or people, must come forward. We are interested in hearing from those who saw anything suspicious in Waverley Road, Tottenham on the night of Thursday, 20 March, or witnessed a silver Mitsubishi Outlander, nearby just before 20:45hrs. This car was stolen and used to drive the suspects to and from the scene.” Mahad’s youngest sister said: “To stay silent is to be complicit. To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father. If you know something and you haven’t come forward, please think about that. Think about a family that cannot begin to heal because the truth is still hiding in the shadows. My brother deserves better. He deserves justice.”
20. Keiron Charles, 17, was found stabbed after police were called to Erconwald Street, near the junction with Du Cane Road and Old Oak Common Lane, in Shepherd’s Bush, Hammersmith and Fulham, at around 1.10pm on 5 April. He died at the scene. Two 16-year-old boys were charged with murder on 7 April.
21. Sarah Reynolds, 58, was found at a residence in Towpath Way, Croydon, after police were called at 4.55am on 12 April. She died at the scene. Earlston Bennet, 57, (17.03.68) of Towpath Way, Croydon, was charged with murder on 14 April. Police said he was believed to be known to Sarah. Detectives appealed for information from anyone who interacted with Sarah over the previous weeks.
22. Hien Thi Vu, 45, was found seriously injured at her home in Hatfield Close, New Cross, Lewisham, at around 6.41am on 13 April. She died at the scene. Her husband Hai Van Nguyen, 41 (29.04.1983) of Hatfield Close, Lewisham, was arrested after handing himself in at Lewisham police station at 6.52am. He was charged with murder on 14 April.
23. Giovanny Rendon Bedoya, 21, was stabbed in Hillingdon Street, Walworth, Southwark, at around 9.16pm on 14 April. He died at the scene. Four men were charged with murder between 23 April and 2 May: Joseph Jimenez, 21 (14.08.2003), of no fixed address, Angel Gonzales Angulo, 19 (24.08.06) of Camberwell Church Street, SE5, Brian Villada-Hernandes, 19, (26.02.2006) of St James’s Crescent, Lambeth, and Zozoro Mohamed Olivier, 20 (14.10.2004), of Lorrimore Square, Southwark. A fifth suspect, Christian Batista-Gonzalez, 22 (02.10.02), of no fixed address, was arrested in Barcelona, Spain, on 19 May and extradited to the UK on 19 August and charged with murder.
24. Pamela Munro, 45, was found stabbed after police were called to a flat in Ayley Croft, Enfield, at around 7pm on 19 April. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Abdirazak Omar, 29 (06.02.96) of Ayley Croft, Enfield, was arrested on 21 April and charged with murder on 23 April.
25. Michael O’Donnell, 65, was found dead at a residence in Samara Drive, Southall, Ealing, after concerns were raised with police at 10.56am on 23 April. Police appealed for information about Michael’s movements over the previous two months. Christopher Donnelly, 54 (11.04.71), of Samara Drive, Southall, was charged with murder and fraud on 27 April.
26. Harpal Singh Roopra, 38, was found stabbed in Ellerman Avenue, Twickenham, Richmond-Upon-Thames, at 11.39pm on 26 April. Suspect George Luka, 45 (28.12.79), of Ellerman Avenue, Twickenham, was charged with murder on 28 April.
27. Leon Anderson, 39, was found stabbed at his home in Maple Close, Mitcham, Merton, at around 7.30pm on 28 April. He died after being taken to hospital. Suspect Kemuel Gambicky-Forbes, 24 (02.04.01), of Deer Park Gardens, Mitcham, was arrested when he handed himself in to police on 29 April and charged with murder the following day.
28. A 20-year-old man was found stabbed in Pickard Gardens, Mile End, Tower Hamlets, after police were called at around 1.28pm on 30 April. He died at the scene. A 17-year-old boy was also taken to hospital and later arrested on suspicion of murder.
29. John Mackey, 87, was found injured in Goodchild Road, Manor House, Hackney, after police were called to reports of a robbery at around 5.53pm on 6 May. He was taken to hospital but died on 8 May. The provisional cause of death was recorded as bleeding on the brain and fractured ribs. Suspect Peter Augustine, 58 (25.10.1966), of Green Lanes, Hornsey, was arrested on 8 May and charged with murder and robbery the following day. DCI Mark Rogers said: “John was a proud Irishman and an innocent member of the public, and was walking back home after running errands when he was the victim of this tragic incident. His family tell us he was one of 11 children. He was born in Callan, County Kilkenny, Ireland and moved to London in the 1950s. He was uncle to a remarkable 22 nieces and nephews and a brother to his remaining four siblings, they will all miss him. John’s family describe him as funny and charming. He was a life-long Arsenal fan, who was adored by his family and was loved by his local community.”
30. Ali Faris Muhammad, 26, was taken to hospital with a stab wound following an incident in Kingsbury Road, near the junction with Uphill Drive, in Kingsbury, Brent, at around 3.30am on 18 May. He was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Suspect William Amadi, 20 (30.08.04), of Barnet, was charged with murder on 23 May.
31. Marjama Osman, 26, was found stabbed after police were called to Frith Road, Croydon, at around 9.07am on 31 May. Members of the public attempted to help her but she died at the scene. Police said they believed she was assaulted inside an address on Frith Road before going out into the street. Simon Hinsta Ghebremedhin, 33 (01.01.1992), an Eritrean national of Streatham High Road, SW16, was charged with murder on 6 June.
32. Yajaira Castro Mendez, 46, was reported missing on 31 May. The Metropolitan Police initially launched a missing person investigation before the case was transferred to homicide detectives on 5 June after “further enquiries suggested she had come to harm”. The investigation revealed that Yajaira, a Colombian national who was employed as a cleaner, left her home in Ilford, Redbridge, on the morning of 29 May. It is alleged that she was killed while working at an office building in Grays Inn Road, in the borough of Camden, at some time between 5pm and 8.30pm that day. Suspect Juan Toledo, 51, a former boyfriend and colleague of Yajaira, was charged with murder on 6 June. Yajaira’s body was found during searches in the Bolderwood area of Hampshire on 7 June.
33. Jordan Rodney, 30, was shot in the head in Claxton Grove, Hammersmith, at around 11.17pm on 11 June. He died in hospital on 12 June. His cousin Omar Joseph, aged in his 30s, suffered minor gunshot wounds in the same attack. The suspect Jahmel Joseph, 28 (05.12.1996), who is Omar’s brother, of Eaton Rise, Ealing, was charged with murder. Police appealed for help tracing a Yamaha MT-09 Tracer motorbike which was last seen on CCTV in the Ealing area, near Eaton Rise. Jordan’s family said in a statement: “It is with unimaginable heartbreak that we confirm the tragic loss of our beloved Jordan Olivier Rodney, who was taken from us far too soon. Jordan was a man who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He was warm, funny, and loving. Always quick with a smile or a joke that could brighten the dark day. His kindness, generosity, and humour left a lasting impression on friends and family alike. Our son, brother, uncle, and friend was so much more than the circumstances of his death. He brought joy to our lives every single day, and his absence leaves a hole that can never be filled. We will remember Jordie for the love he shared so freely, the laughter he inspired, and the way he made us all feel seen and valued.”
34.  Jennifer Abbott, 69, a film director who was known professionally as Sarah Steinberg, was found dead at her home in Mornington Place, Camden, at around 6pm on 13 June. The cause of death was recorded as sharp force trauma. The Metropolitan Police said Jennifer was a popular member of the community and was last seen by her neighbours walking her Corgi dog in the area on 10 June. Detectives appealed for information about the location of Jennifer’s Rolex watch with a distinctive diamond encrusted face. Jennifer’s sister Nancy Pexton, 69 (10.04.1956), of Gloucester Place, Westminster, was charged with murder on 20 June.
35. Annabel Rook, 46, was found stabbed inside a house in Dumont Road, Stoke Newington, Hackney, after the emergency services were called to a suspected gas explosion at around 4.57am on 17 June. Annabel, a mother-of-two who co-founded the MamaSuze CIC charity supporting refugee and migrant women, was declared dead at the scene. Her partner Clifton George, 44 (13.03.81), of Dumont Road, Hackney, was arrested at the address and taken to hospital for treatment to slash wounds. On 22 June George was charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life. Annabel’s family said in a statement: “Annabel was a truly wonderful woman. She touched the hearts of so many. She gave her life to helping the vulnerable and the disadvantaged whether it was in refugee camps in Africa or setting up MamaSuze in London, to enhance the lives of survivors of forced displacement and gender-based violence.”
36. Anthony Morrison, 41, was found shot near Costco in Imperial Way, Croydon, after police were called at 5.04pm on 19 June. He died at the scene. Suspect Byron Cole, 39 (31.10.1985) of Gleneldon Road, Lambeth, was arrested on 22 June and charged with murder. Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten, who is leading the investigation, said: “We understand that Anthony was attending a wake at the time of the shooting, and we would implore anyone who was present in Imperial Way that evening, whether at the wake or otherwise, to contact us. Similarly we are keen to speak with anyone who attended a funeral service at New Testament Assembly in Tooting Bec and/or London Road Cemetery, Mitcham, earlier on Thursday, 19 June and might have seen the victim. We are determined to get justice for Anthony’s family and friends, and we would ask for the public’s help in doing that by speaking to us or, if they’d prefer, anonymously to Crimestoppers.”
37. Dara Omar, 22, was stabbed in Hanworth Road, near the junction with School Road, Hounslow, at around 2.21pm on 22 June. Dara, who lived in Brentford and worked at the Menara Lounge, a Middle Eastern restaurant next to the Hounslow Muslim Centre, was taken to hospital but died later the same day. Police said there was “nothing to suggest a link” between the attack and the Muslim Centre. Two suspects, Kaywan Warzier Karim, 27 (23.08.97), of Walnut Tree Road, Hounslow, and Mohammed Ali, 35 (03.10.89) from Hounslow, were charged with murder on 25 and 27 June.
38. Keanu Harker, 18, was shot in Great Cambridge Road, Enfield, at around 8.45pm on 26 June. He died from his injuries after being taken to hospital. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on 29 July and charged with murder the following day. A second 17-year-old boy was arrested in Paris on 3 August and awaits extradition on suspicion of murder.
39. A woman in her 40s was found stabbed at a residence in Monier Road, Fish Island, Tower Hamlets, after police were called at 11.01pm on 26 June. She died at the scene. Layek Miah, 27 (04.11.1997) of Malmesbury Road, Tower Hamlets, who was known to the victim, was charged with murder on 27 June.
40. Shoaib Kochay, 22, was hit by a car in Park Road, Hendon, in the borough of Barnet, on 1 July. Witnesses reported a fight between two people involving weapons before a white Tesla was driven at the victim. Shoaib was taken to hospital but died of his injuries on 9 July. The car was found abandoned nearby in Mount Road. Detective Inspector Jon Moseling, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Shoaib’s friends and family at this sad time and our investigation continues at pace to piece together what happened and to bring those responsible for Shoaib’s death to justice. We have been busy gathering footage and speaking to witnesses, but we are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who has not yet spoken to us, especially anyone who may have seen two white Teslas, licence plates BJ22EOT and BK72HHU, either before or after the incident.”
41. Amratlal Mistry, 85, was found dead at his home in Churchmore Road, Streatham, Lambeth, at around 1pm on 4 July. Police said he had suffered “a number of injuries”. Amithraz Balgobin, 36 (27.03.1989), of Woodbourne Avenue, Lambeth, was arrested nearby and on 6 July was charged with murder.
42. Daniel Manuel, 32, was found stabbed after police were called to a residence in Bondway, Vauxhall, Lambeth, at 5.38am on 5 July. He was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Two men were arrested at the scene. Abdul Kareem Fawaz, 35 (13.04.1990) of Bondway, SW8, was charged with murder on 6 July.
43. Tyler Hayward, 26, was found stabbed in Chingford Mount Road, Chingford, Waltham Forest, at around 9.14pm on 6 July. Members of the public alerted patrolling police officers, who gave first aid until paramedics arrived, but the victim died at the scene. On 8 July suspect Peshman Ahmedi, 22 (09.04.03), was arrested at the Port of Dover. Ahmedi was charged with murder on 10 July. Tyler’s family said: “We are struggling with the tragic loss of Tyler, a beautiful soul with the kindest of heart’s. A much loved son, grandson and brother, that will be missed immensely. We would appreciate privacy at this time whilst we come to terms with our loss.”
44. Blue Stevens, 24, was stabbed in Seville Street, Knightsbridge, in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, at around 9.24pm on 9 July. Members of the public called the emergency services but Blue, from Yateley, Hampshire, died at the scene near the Park Tower hotel and casino. On 12 July two men were arrested in Hounslow on suspicion of murder and conspiracy to murder. Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah said: “While we retain an open mind around motive, one line of enquiry is now that this may have been a targeted attack.”
45. A 44-year-old man was assaulted in North End, Croydon, at around 9.05am on 12 July. He was taken to hospital with serious head injuries but died eight days later on 20 July. Suspect Peter Dache, 33 (25.02.92) of Oakfield Road, Croydon, was arrested shortly after the incident and on 13 July was charged with grievous bodily harm. Detectives continue to investigate the victim’s death.
46. Gurmuk Singh, 30, who was known as Gary, was stabbed at a residence in Felbrigge Road, Ilford, Redbridge, on 23 July. Police and paramedics responded to reports of a fight but the victim died at 2.09am. Suspect Amardeep Singh, 27 (03.02.1998) of Redbridge, IG3, was arrested on 23 July and charged with murder. Gary’s family said in a statement: “Gary was a well-loved man who had a remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met. A true social butterfly, nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by his family. Gary will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in our hearts forever.”
47. Nkiru Chima, 60, was found with multiple stab wounds at a residence in Bushy Close, Romford, Havering, after police were alerted to concerns about her welfare at around 9pm on 27 July. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said her death was connected to the death of a 20-year-old man, who was known to Nkiru, on train tracks at Romford station earlier the same day. The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious and is being investigated by the British Transport Police.
48. Terry McMillan, 58, and his son Brendan McMillan, 27, were stabbed during a fight at a business premises on Long Lane, Southwark, at around 1pm on 28 July. Terry, a businessman and property developer from Chislehurst, Bromley, died at the scene. Brendan was taken to hospital but died the same day. A third man, aged 47, was also treated in hospital for stab wounds. The suspect, Hassan Cevik, 31 (19.06.1994) of Mount Pleasant Lane, Hackney, was detained nearby. He was taken to hospital for treatment and on 10 August was charged with two counts of murder and GBH with intent.
49. See above.
50. Ayowale Aledejana, 26, was stabbed at a residence in Monson Road, New Cross, in the borough of Lewisham, at around 7.26pm on 2 August. Ayowale, from South Norwood, died at the scene. The cause of death was recorded as a stab wound to the chest. Two suspects were charged with murder on 4 August: Ben Wazabanga, 23 (24.10.2001) of Fairfax Road, Bedford, and Ronique Belfon, 23 (10.05.2002) of Morinsbury Road, Bedford.
51. Erdal Ozmen, 45, was shot in Dynevor Road near the junction with Stoke Newington High Street in Stoke Newington, Hackney, at around 12.18am on 5 August. He died at the scene. Police said on 7 August that the motive remained unclear and appealed for information and witnesses. Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams, who is leading the investigation, said: “Erdal was a father-of-one and was deeply loved by his family. Were you in the Dynevor Road area late on Monday night into early Tuesday morning? Did you see anyone acting out of the ordinary? Did you hear anything at all which perhaps seemed unusual – maybe people shouting, or a loud vehicle? The smallest piece of information could play a significant role in our investigation.”
52. Sufia Khatun, 73, was found with a serious head injury after police were called to a residence in Russia Lane, Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, at around 9pm on 14 August. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, Mizanur Rahman, 45 (14.6.1980), who was known to the victim, was charged with murder on 15 August.
53. Zahwa Salah Mukhtar, 27, was found injured in Chadwell Heath Lane, near Little Heath, in the London borough of Redbridge, after police were called to reports of an assault at around 5.34am on 16 August. Zahwa was pronounced dead at the scene. A 35-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on 17 August and three other men were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Police believe the suspects and the victim were known each other. Appealing for witnesses on 19 August, DCI Phil Clarke said: “We are keen to understand the events prior to Zahwa’s death. We know that Zahwa was in the company of a group of people in the vicinity of Palatine Road, N16 in the early hours of Saturday, 16 August. We would like to speak with anyone who was with Zahwa and who may have any information that may help police understand her movements on that day.” Zahwa’s family said: “Zahwa was a kind and loving person with high aspirations in life and her presence brought warmth to those around her. She was dearly loved by her family and friends. Zahwa’s tragic loss has left us heartbroken, and she will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will live on in our hearts forever.”
54. Shazad Khan, 41, was found with stab wounds after police were called to reports of a fight in Monks Park, Wembley, at around 6.10pm on 19 August. Shazad, who was well known in the area for driving an ice cream van, died at the scene. The suspect, Zaher Zaarour, 26 (30.04.99), of North Circular Road, Brent, was arrested in the early hours of 20 August and charged with murder the following day.
55. Brian Hunt, 87, was found dead at his housing association flat in Wellmeadow Road, Hither Green, Lewisham, after police were called at around 1am on 24 August. The cause of death was recorded as compression of the neck. Vasile Iosebica, 47 (05.02.78), a Romanian man who lived with the victim and had acted as his carer for the previous ten years, was arrested and on 26 August was charged with murder.
56. Sheryl Wilkins, 39, was found dead in the area of High Road, Tottenham, by patrolling police officers at 7.30am on 24 August. The cause of death could not be determined at a postmortem examination. On 4 September Simon Levy, 40, (14.08.1985), of Beaufoy Road, Tottenham, was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was also re-arrested on suspicion of the murder of Carmenza Trujillo, who was found dead in Walworth on 17 March (see above). On 7 September Levy was charged with the murder of Sheryl Wilkins and rape, GBH and intentional strangulation in relation to attack on a 35-year-old woman in High Road, Tottenham, on 25 January 2025.
57. Halyna Hoisan, 29, was found injured after police were called to reports of a stabbing in Trafalgar Road, Greenwich, at 10.20pm on 27 August. Halyna, known as Lina, died at the scene. Suspect Yurii Muzyka, 33 (23.03.92) of Burlington Road, New Malden, was arrested and taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was charged with murder on Friday, 5 September. Police said he was known to the victim.
58. Yeray Sanchez-Morales, 17, was stabbed outside McDonalds in Old Kent Road, Bermondsey, Southwark, on 27 August. Police were called at 10.47pm. Yeray died in hospital on 3 September. Another 17-year-old also suffered stab injuries in the attack. Six boys aged between 15 and 17 were charged with murder between 4 September and 24 September. Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn, who is leading the investigation, said: “The incident took place in the middle of the road outside the McDonalds on Old Kent Road and there were many witnesses. Were you in the area at the time of the stabbing? Were you driving and have dash cam footage of the Old Kent Road? Did you witness the incident? If you have any information that could help police we urge you to call 101 quoting CAD 8387/27AUG. If you wish to remain anonymous, please speak with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
59. James Gbadamosi, 67, was assaulted in Balham High Road at around 3.40pm on 24 August. He died in hospital on 5 September. The suspect, Andre Wright-Walters, 37 (05.02.1988) of Avery Hill, Greenwich, was initially arrested on 27 August and charged with GBH. He was charged with murder on 6 September.
60. Kyrone Moodie, 27, was shot in New Park Road, Clapham, Lambeth, at around 8.50pm on 8 September. He died in hospital in the early hours of 9 September. A second man, aged 20, was also shot in the same incident but did not suffer life-threatening injuries. On 25 September three men were charged with conspiracy to murder and attempted murder: Dontai Stuart, 26 (19.07.1999) of Surrey Lane, Wandsworth, Karshae Mundle, 27 (01.10.1997) of Denmark Road, Camberwell and Conner Sullivan, 28 (29.03.1997) of Hickmore Walk, Clapham. Kyrone’s family said: “Kyrone was a loving family man. He was genuine and determined. He helped everyone he could. Kyrone was just a humble, funny and God-worshiping family orientated man.”
61. Michael John Edwards, 43, was assaulted in Borough High Street at around 2.55am on 13 September. Michael, from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, was taken to hospital but died on 17 September. Lewis Macleod, 36 (20.04.1989), of Hadleigh Road, Sunderland was charged on 15 September with GBH. Following Michael’s death the Metropolitan Police launched a murder investigation and said the charges were being reviewed.
62. Tyrece Balcha, 18, was shot outside the Crystal Club bar in Atlantic Crescent, Wembley, Brent, at around 5.27am on 21 September. He was taken to hospital but died on 25 September. Two men were charged with murder on 25 and 26 September: Adem Altindal, 32 (30.11.1992) of Wood Green, Haringey, and Ashley Wallace, 40 (08.08.1985) of Shenley Road, Southwark. Tyrece’s family said: “We are devastated that our amazing son, brother, and grandchild who was kind, loving, funny, and hardworking has been senselessly taken from us. We are grieving for his life that has been cut short but through his selfless gift as a donor, his spirit will live on. He will be deeply missed.”
63. Roy Mcintosh, 62, was found injured after police were called to reports of a fight at Burger Maxx in High Street, Cowley, Uxbridge, within the borough of Hillingdon, at 12.27pm on 26 September. He died near the scene at 2.25pm. On 28 September Igor Polikarski, 33 (07.08.1992), a Polish national of High Street, Cowley, was charged with murder.
64. Junior Ryan Coleman, 34, was found dead by police officers searching a derelict building in Brockley Road, Lewisham, at around 8.17am on 19 September. Junior had been reported missing a month earlier on 20 August. The cause of death was recorded as blunt force trauma to his head. Daniel Watkis, 39 (01.10.1985) of Glenarm Road, Hackney, was arrested on 25 September and charged with murder the following day. DCI Sam Townsend said: “We’re appealing to anyone who knew Junior to come forward, especially if you had seen him in the summer months.”
65. Andrew Farmer, 85, was seriously injured in an assault at Charing Cross Hospital in Hammersmith on 18 September. Andrew, from Ealing, died on 25 September. Another patient at the hospital, Anatoliy Podmazko, 70 (01.07.55), of no fixed address, was arrested at the scene shortly after the assault and initially charged with GBH. Police and prosecutors are reviewing the case following Andrew’s death. Paul Wrigley, Andrew’s partner, said: “My partner through thick and thin for 60 years. Now sadly missed. An Oxford First – whatever he touched, he touched deeply – opera, Devon topography, the underprivileged. Scholarly but with a wry sense of humour. Rest now, my dear friend.”
66. A 44-year-old man was found injured after police were called to Camden Gardens, Camden, at 3.29pm on 27 September. He was taken to hospital but died the same day. Police said they were urgently trying to locate a suspect. Borough commander Jason Stuart said: “We urge anyone in or around Camden Gardens to look at any CCTV camera footage and share anything that may be of use with police. This was an isolated incident and we do not believe there to be any threat to the wider public.”

This page will be regularly updated. We try to track each case through the progress of the investigation up to conviction and sentence (if applicable). Contact us at mailbox@murdermap.co.uk if you would like to raise any issues.

The following deaths have not been included in the list:

A newborn baby was found dead inside a bag near All Saints Church in Notting Hill on 25 March. A woman, aged in her 30s, was later arrested on suspicion of concealing a birth, neglect and infanticide.

An 80-year-old woman was found dead in her flat in Abbey Orchard Street, Westminster, after police were called at around 2.40pm on 4 March. A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder. The Metropolitan Police said detectives from the Met’s Central West area’s public protection team were leading the investigation, with support from the Specialist Crime Command.

Pepita Sakirecili, also known as Pepita Garcia, 75, was found dead after police forced entry to a residence in Reynardson Road, Tottenham, on 13 January. Officers had been alerted by a welfare call from the London Ambulance Service. Pepita is believed to have died some time before Christmas 2024 and Dominic Whitton, 40 (22.04.1984) of Reynardson Road, N17, has been charged with preventing a lawful burial. In an appeal for information in February 2025, police said the cause of death was unknown. DI Barry Hart said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who may be able to provide any background on her life. We would like to build a picture as to what may have happened to Pepita. We are also appealing for anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage, taken in Reynardson Road between 16, October 2024 and 31, January, to contact police. I am particularly keen to trace a taxi driver who drove Pepita to the address in Reynardson Road in August 2024 and witnessed Pepita struggling to lift building supplies that she had bought. We believe the driver was concerned about her welfare and may have recorded Pepita on their mobile phone.”

Nazire Koreli, 54, was reported missing from the Welling area of southeast London on 28 February 2025 and a man was arrested on suspicion of murder on 10 March. Police said early inquiries indicated Nazire had not been seen or heard from since September 2024. DCI Wayne Jolley said: “We are keeping an open mind and this is currently being managed as a missing person investigation. Officers have arrested a man in connection with Nazire’s disappearance who remains in custody. Nazire had many friends and acquaintances in the Bexley area, so we are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who may have seen her from September 2024 to March this year.”

Nuala Mills, 51, collapsed while travelling on the route 254 bus towards Holloway Road at around 11.15am on 29 March. She died on 31 March. Police are investigating whether several alleged incidents are related to her death, including a suspected assault before her collapse and an alleged altercation near Highbury and Islington Underground Station between 19 and 21 March. DCI Tom Kearney said: “We are keeping an open mind and exploring a number of possible explanations. Nuala was known to frequent the Holloway Road area, and there may be other incidents we are not yet aware of.”

A 47-year-old man, named by local residents as Adam Balowski, was found with stab injuries after police were called to a residence in Victoria Park Square, Bethnal Green, east London, at 10.16am on 1 July. He died in hospital at 11.52am. A woman was arrested on suspicion of murder but the Metropolitan Police said that a special postmortem examination “indicated there were no suspicious circumstances.”

Derrick Jones, aged in his 50s, was found dead in Walton Road, Manor Park/Ilford, E12, after police were called at 4.46am on 23 July 2025. The Metropolitan Police described his death as sudden and unexplained and appealed for information.