Overview
- Officers attended Lloyd Baker Street after reports of a stabbing on Wednesday night and found 28-year-old Reece Salmon with stab wounds; he was taken to hospital and died the following day.
- The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation, no arrests have been made, and detectives say urgent enquiries are ongoing under reference CAD 8475/16SEP.
- A Section 60 authorisation gave officers enhanced stop-and-search powers across Caledonian Road, Clerkenwell and Hoxton between 16:00 on Friday and 06:00 on Saturday to help find the suspect; Section 60 allows searches without the usual requirement for reasonable suspicion.
- The victim’s family have paid tribute, describing him as a loving partner and son, dozens of floral tributes have been left on the street, and specially trained officers are supporting next of kin.
- Police have urged anyone with information to call 101 with the reference CAD 8475/16SEP or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, and investigators say visible patrols will remain while they pursue leads.