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Man Charged Over Fatal Greenwich Stabbing of Halyna Hoisan to Appear in Court Today

Police say the investigation continues with an appeal for witnesses.

Overview

  • Scotland Yard charged Yurii Muzyka, 33, of Burlington Road, New Malden, with murder and he is due before Bromley Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
  • Halyna Hoisan, 29, known as Lina, was pronounced dead at a home on Trafalgar Road after a stabbing reported at 10:20pm on August 27.
  • Detective Inspector Mark Franklin offered condolences to the family and said residents will notice an increased police presence.
  • Investigators ask anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 8218/27AUG or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
  • Media reports say London’s Air Ambulance and the London Ambulance Service attended and that the suspect was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.