Overview

• On July 23, Gurjeet Singh, known as Gary, was stabbed multiple times at his Ilford home and died despite paramedics’ efforts.
• His family paid tribute to a “well-loved” social butterfly who had a remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met.
• A post-mortem ruled that a stab wound to the left thigh was fatal and prompted a coroner to open and adjourn an inquest.
• Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime North unit have classified the attack as an isolated, targeted incident among acquaintances.
• Amardeep Singh will appear at the Old Bailey on January 5, 2026, while police maintain increased patrols and urge the public to come forward with information.