Overview
- The Metropolitan Police identified the man as 20-year-old Messiah Robb following a stabbing on Benin Street near Hither Green Lane at about 3:20pm on Tuesday, October 28.
- Paramedics treated him at the scene and took him to hospital, where he died despite efforts by medical staff.
- Detective Chief Inspector Craig Magee called the attack senseless and urged anyone in the Hither Green Lane area between 3pm and 3:30pm to come forward.
- A post-mortem examination is pending as Specialist Crime detectives continue their investigation and ask for information via 101 quoting 4648/28OCT or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Robb’s mother paid tribute, describing him as a bubbly young man with a contagious smile, while specialist officers support his family.