Overview

• Blue Stevens, 24, was fatally stabbed on July 9 outside the Park Tower Hotel and Casino in Knightsbridge in front of his partner.
• Several outlets report the victim’s mother claims a suspect left the UK within hours using fake documents, a claim not confirmed by the Met.
• Detectives say they are exploring whether the attack was targeted or linked to a botched watch robbery, noting he was wearing a gold timepiece.
• Three men in their 20s were arrested on July 14 on suspicion of murder, conspiracy to murder, and assisting an offender, then bailed with no charges.
• The Metropolitan Police say the murder investigation is progressing and have increased patrols in the area to reassure residents and businesses.