Police name teenager, 19, who was fatally stabbed in broad-daylight assault in south London as they arrest a 22-year-old woman on suspicion of homicide
- Tai Jordan O’Donnell, 19, discovered with knife wounds to his legs in Croydon, London
- Police officers have been referred to as to experiences of a man with stabbing accidents yesterday
- Homicide detectives have since arrested a woman, 22, on suspicion of homicide
- She was taken to a police station in south London, the place she stays, power mentioned
Police investigating the homicide of a man who was stabbed to demise in broad daylight yesterday have named him as Tai Jordan O’Donnell.
The 19-year-old was discovered with knife wounds to his legs on Alpha Road in Croydon, south London, at round noon yesterday.
Officers raced to the scene after being referred to as by London Ambulance Service however Mr O’Donnell was pronounced lifeless 5 minutes later.
Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command arrested a 22-year-old woman at this time on suspicion of homicide.
She was taken to a police station in south London, the place she stays, the power mentioned.
Tai Jordan O’Donnell, 19, was discovered with knife wounds to his legs on Alpha Road in Croydon at round noon yesterday (crime scene pictured at this time)
Forensic officers pictured on the scene at this time. Detectives from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command have arrested a 22-year-old feminine on suspicion of homicide
Homicide Detective Chief Inspector Mick Norman, who is main the investigation, mentioned: ‘Although we’ve not but had a formal identification we’re assured that the deceased is Tai Jordan O’Donnell from Croydon who was simply 19 years outdated.
‘While our enquiries to ascertain the circumstances surrounding this incident proceed our ideas are with Tai’s household and associates who are, little doubt, struggling to come back to phrases with what has occurred.
‘It is simply too early to take a position relating to any potential motive. Despite the truth that an arrest has been made, I’m very eager to listen to from anybody who has data and hasn’t but spoken with officers.
‘I perceive that some individuals could also be reluctant to talk on to police. If that’s the case please contact Crimestoppers the place you will not even be requested to your name.’
A spokesperson for the Met Police mentioned that officers have been referred to as at 12.12pm on Wednesday and located Mr O’Donnell ‘struggling a variety of knife wounds to his legs’.
He was pronounced lifeless 5 minutes later, at 12.17pm.
Officers raced to the scene after being referred to as by London Ambulance Service however Mr O’Donnell was pronounced lifeless 5 minutes later (police cordon pictured final evening)
Police pictured on the scene yesterday night. The 22-year-old feminine suspect was taken to a police station in south London, the place she stays, the power mentioned
In a assertion, the power mentioned: ‘His household have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.
‘A autopsy examination will happen in due course. Against the law scene stays in place.
‘A 22-year-old feminine was arrested on Thursday, 4 March on suspicion of homicide. She was taken to a south London police station the place she stays presently.’
Detectives are interesting for anybody with data to come back ahead and name the incident room on 0208 721 4005 or 101, quoting the reference CAD2875/3MAR, or to contact anonymously by way of Crimestoppers.
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