A murder investigation has also been launched after a 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a fight in Alpha Road, Croydon last night - at a vigil for another murder victim killed in the same road less than a month ago. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. They are too traumatised.. News, views and analysis about the people of Croydon, their lives and political times in the diverse and most-populated borough in London. Neighbours saw police run from their vehicles with first aid kits and a defibrillator to try and save the victim. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A 22-year-old man injured at a property in Wisbeach Road, Croydon, was pronounced dead at the scene. 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Forensics officers were scouring for clues and officers were carrying out door to door inquiries. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Neighbour Nicky Bennett, 40, told of her fears for her 15-year-old daughter. Something went wrong, please try again later. Friends of Tai Jordan O'Donnell, 19, who died on March 3 had gathered for a small vigil when they were attacked near flats in Alpha Road, Croydon around 9.10pm on Tuesday. An urgent search was carried out and he was returned to custody on Wednesday evening. 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Sign up today as a subscriber. The terrified 15-year-old was slashed in the arm by a stranger on Friday morning just five minutes after waving goodbye to her mum on her way to class. The brave grandmother, from Croydon, buckled the tots into the car, rushed to the girls aid, called 999 and grabbed a towel from her home to help stop the bleeding. UkNewsinPictures The [] Man, 23, killed in triple stabbing at vigil honouring knife victim "The information they have could prove vital in establishing the chain of events that has led to a young man losing his life.". We live in a no through road and groups cant get out at the end. A man has been stabbed to death at a vigil being held to remember the victim of another knife attack. stabbing alpha road, croydon Two other men, who police said were connected to the incident, arrived at a south London hospital with stab injuries. We live in a no through road and groups cant get out at the end. His father, Julius Cools, strokes his picture at the scene as the procession passes. Croydon triple stabbing (*4*)A big cordon has been arrange on Alpha Road (Image: David Nathan) . Stephen Beech. The beautician, from Croydon, said: I am very worried about it. They are believed to be connected to the prior Alpha Road incident. Met Police were called by an ambulance crew to Alpha Road, Croydon, just after 12:00 GMT on . Hamburg Man Arraigned on Manslaughter Charge for Fatally Stabbing Police forensics officers at the scene of a fatal stabbing at flats on Wisbeach Road, in Croydon, in February, Croydon fatal stabbing. 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She said: I guess she will have that scar for the rest of her life. None of the stabbings were being linked by detectives. Train driver Paula Anderson, 46, told how she was putting her grandchildren in the car on the way to nursery when she heard a girl scream Ive been stabbed". Below is a full list of the most dangerous areas in Croydon: 13. 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Man knifed to death and three others wounded in night of violence One man died and at least 10 others were injured in a spate of stabbings across five locations on Friday February 5. The following day a 24-year-old man was stabbed near West Croydon station on Oakfield Road. But he was pronounced dead at the scene. Imagine these BBC legends setting foot in Walford! One witness heard an argument on the street just minutes before Tuesdays three stabbings. Two other men, thought to be connected to the incident, arrived at a hospital in south London with stab injuries. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. It was on March 3, on Alpha Road, that Tai Jordan ODonnell, 19, died from stab wounds after an attack in broad daylight. Croydon Council has had a violence reduction unit since 2018, though there has been no independent assessment of its effectiveness. The future of the unit is uncertain, after the director appointed to head it up, Sarah Hayward, was promoted to another position. Crime scene restrictions remain in place as detectives from the Met's Specialist Crime South Command investigate. The area saw 227 incidents of violence so far this year, followed by 132 incidents of theft and 92 drug offences. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Despite the fact that an arrest has been made, I am very keen to hear from anyone who has information and hasn't yet spoken with officers. Read about our approach to external linking. This includes one night in February when there were 10 stabbings in the space of two hours in and around Croydon. They said no arrests had been made and and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man's death were continuing. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. . Similar to Thornton Heath and Waddon, violence is the most commonly reported crime in West Thornton with 195 incidents recorded in only the first three months of the year. Croydon stabbing - Man stabbed to death and two wounded on same street You can unsubscribe at any time. Our journalists cover all the news you need - from City Hall to your local streets, so you'll never miss a moment. They had gathered for a small vigil in remembrance of another recent fatal stabbing victim when an altercation began. Updated 17:03, 6 Feb 2021. October 17, 2022 8:40am. The police have charged a woman with his murder and arrested a man who was released while under investigation. 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Police are investigating the second murder on an Addiscombe street in less than a month, after a man was stabbed to death on Alpha Road just after 9pm last night. However, the altercation is believed to have taken place while a small vigil was being held for him. 4 people stabbed with 1 man dead in shocking night of violence across Croydon is the most dangerous borough in London in 2021 so far, Stories from court and the latest breaking crime news sent right to your inbox. It follows a man, aged 19, being stabbed to death on the same street at around midday on March 3. It was very violent and aggressive.. A neighbour, 25, said: I woke up this morning saw the police tent and thought not another one. Croydon, London Crime and Safety Statistics | CrimeRate Waddon is the fifth most dangerous part of Croydon so far this year where violence is the most commonly reported crime according to Met data (145 incidents).