At 3.07pm on Saturday, police heard a 24-year-old man had been stabbed in London Road, Croydon. Tais mother Stacey, 35, said in a statement my baby Tai deserves to be remembered for the amazing young man he was not just another statistic. One witness heard a violent argument on the street just minutes before yesterdays three stabbings. The attacks on March 30th left one man dead at the scene on Alpha Road where a 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in broad daylight just weeks ago with two others self-presenting at a hospital in the south of the British . His next of kin have been informed. Tai Jordan O'Donnell, 19, was discovered in Alpha Road with knife wounds to his legs in Croydon on March 3 and was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. They said no arrests had been made and and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man's death were continuing. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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I have got two grandchildren. Detectivesfrom the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command arrested a 22-year-old woman today on suspicion of murder. Read about our approach to external linking. The information they have could prove vital in establishing the chain of events that has led to a young man losing his life. The following day a 24-year-old man was stabbed near West Croydon station on Oakfield Road. I heard her cry mum Ive been stabbed, Ive been stabbed., When I saw the blood was dripping, I thought it just need to stop it.. After it happened, the mum drove here and she was in shock. By young man who was killed in a triple stabbing at a vigil for a teenager knifed to death in the same street has been named. A murder inquiry has begun after a 19-year-old man was found dead with stab wounds in south London. Alpha Road, March 30. Met Police were called by an ambulance crew to Alpha Road, Croydon, just after 12:00 GMT on . Reece Young, 23, was knifed to death and two other men suffered stab wounds in an incident near flats in Alpha Road, Croydon, on Tuesday night. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? Mr Youngs family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Police were conducting a forensic search of Alpha Road, which remains a crime scene today. A 15-year-old boy has since been arrested in connection with the Croydon stabbing and remains in custody. They are too traumatised.. 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A 22-year-old man was killed in a fight at a block of flats in Wisbeach Road, Croydon, police said. A police spokesman said post-mortem examination would be carried out soon and a crime scene in the Alpha Road area of Croydon remains in place. Tuesday's Croydon stab victim's death comes days after a devastated mum described her family as "broken" after her "beautiful" son was stabbed to death at home. The future of the unit is uncertain, after the director appointed to head it up, Sarah Hayward, was promoted to another position. The Met Police said 23-year-old Reece Young was killed on Alpha Road in Croydon at about 21:10 . Homicide detectives from the Mets Specialist Crime South command are leading the investigation. Mr Young's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. It was very violent and aggressive.. The dead man had not yet been identified, with the . 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In a statement, the force said: 'Police were called at approximately 21:10hrs on Tuesday, 30 March to reports of a stabbing on Alpha Road, Croydon. They are believed to be connected to the prior Alpha Road incident. It happened right outside the flat where someone else died a few weeks ago.. View our online Press Pack. This is 4.6% higher than 2020's figure of 11,078 offences and a difference of 1.32 from 2020's crime rate of 29. A man has been stabbed to death at a vigil being held to remember the victim of another knife attack. Met Police were called by an ambulance crew to Alpha Road, Croydon, just after 12:00 GMT on Wednesday. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Cops talk to a young woman in Croydon near the scene of a stabbing, A schoolgirl was stabbed on this street in Croydon, Two schoolgirls were slashed in Croydon last week, A cop walks down a street where a teenage girl was knifed, Cops have been seen in the area since the two stabbings, Croydon stabbings Girl, 15, dripping with blood screamed mum, Ive been stabbed! after she was slashed by stranger, Headteacher sacked 'after sending parents a list of striking teachers' as school launches probe, Isle of Innisfree ferry: Blaze breaks out on boat carrying 183 people in English Channel as lifeboats scramble to scene. 'Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. But he was pronounced dead at the scene. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "Officers attended along with the London Ambulance Service. Barwell blocks Inside Croydon from his little chat, Second fatal stabbing on Addiscombe street in a month, The future of the unit is uncertain, after the director appointed to head it up, Sarah Hayward, was promoted to another position, You can support Inside Croydons news-breaking independent local journalism. Enquiries are ongoing to trace his next of kin. This tragedy has been reported as being unrelated to gang crime, and the police have so far not said that it is linked in any way to last nights stabbings on Alpha Road. 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Constance Marten seen leaving court after appearing before magistrates charged with manslaughter of baby, Constance Marten and Mark Gordon blow each other a kiss in dock before court hears dead baby was found in bag in shed, Mum identified after dead baby is found on Canford Heath, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). News, views and analysis about the people of Croydon, their lives and political times in the diverse and most-populated borough in London. "At this early stage, there have been no arrests. Shocked neighbours on Alpha Road in Croydon say cops ran from their vehicles with first aid kits and a defibrillator to try and save the man. Reece Young died from a stab wound in Alpha Road, Croydon. Mr Young's family have been informed and are being . Reece Young, 23, died from a chest wound after he was attacked at a gathering in Croydon in March 2021. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Multiple attacks also took place in Croydon on February 5, with one man killed and 10 people left injured. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. 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Tai, 19, bled to death from a number of knife wounds to his legs yards from where last nights victim died. Enquiries are ongoing to trace his next of kin. We believe he suffered injuries that require urgent medical attention. Imagine these BBC legends setting foot in Walford! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Mr Young was found by officers attending reports of three men fighting. A man was stabbed to death as people gathered for a vigil to remember a recent knife attack victim. I couldnt see any knives - they were punching each other. A Met Police spokesperson said: "The teenager was arrested in the early hours ofSunday at a residential address and is now in custody at a south London police station.". I was just getting my grandkids into the car and I saw a little girl leaning on the wall. A man who had been stabbed was pronounced dead at the scene , and detectives are . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Why would somebody want to walk up to somebody and stab them? Victim: Tai Jordan ODonnell was killed on Alpha Road on Mar 3. There were three crime scene tents marking the spot which each man was stabbed. A woman was shouting they are killing him. Police urge anyone with information to call 101 quoting CAD 7449/30March or leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Officers were called to reports of a stabbing on Alpha Road in Croydon at around 9.10pm today and attended with the London Ambulance Service. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.". Lavaun Witter - known to friends as Lavz - was fatally stabbed at a residential address on Wisbeach Road, in Selhurst. 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Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and call the incident room on 0208 721 4005 or 101, quotingthe reference CAD2875/3MAR, or to contact anonymously via Crimestoppers. Mom who lost both sons to fentanyl blasts laughing Biden, Missing hiker buried under snow forces arm out to wave to helicopter, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' Croydon Council has had a violence reduction unit since 2018, though there has been no independent assessment of its effectiveness. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. She was just walking to school and the mum had just left her five minutes ago. That death means that there have been almost 20 fatal stabbings in London in just the first three months of 2021. He ran off after he stabbed her and she ran the other way. Detectives from the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command have arrested a 22-year-old female on suspicion of murder. Officers attended. October 17, 2022 8:40am. The most common crimes in Croydon are violence and sexual offences, with 11,591 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 30. Our journalists cover all the news you need - from City Hall to your local streets, so you'll never miss a moment. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 3. So I quickly called 999 and ran back here to get her a towel, wrapped her arm and waited for the police. Homicide Detective Chief Inspector Mick Norman, who is leading the investigation, said: 'Although we haven't yet had a formal identification we are confident that the deceased is Tai Jordan O'Donnell from Croydon who was just 19 years old. This account already exists. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. She said: I quickly buckled the kids in, locked the door and ran down. The resident said: I heard the screaming and then my wife went out but she didnt happen to see what happened. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. Another local said: I heard arguing, there was a group of people on the street. Below is a list of the most dangerous areas in the borough. Oscar Cainer tells all. Police have established a cordon at the end of the road, which residents have had to pass to get on with their day. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. 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