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Two 23-Year-Olds Charged in New Cross Fatal Stabbing

Two 23-year-olds now face murder charges in connection with the New Cross stabbing under a fast-paced Metropolitan Police inquiry

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Overview

  • An autopsy confirmed that Ayowale Aledejana, 23, died from a knife wound to the chest after being found at a Monson Road residence.
  • Bedford residents Ben Wazabanga and Ronique Belfon have been remanded in custody for murder and are due to appear at Croydon and Westminster magistrates’ courts.
  • Medics from the London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance attended the scene shortly after 7.25pm on August 2 in an effort to save the victim.
  • Forensic teams have maintained a tent at the terraced house while officers process evidence and floral tributes remain outside the property.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card is leading the probe, appealing for further witnesses and overseeing specialist support for the victim’s family.