Man in 20s arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of lorry driver

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a lorry driver.

Vitali Skrypniak, a 45-year-old from Lviv Oblast in Ukraine, was fatally stabbed outside Belvedere Railway Station, Bexley.

The father-of-one (pictured) had arrived in the UK on Sunday, August 15, via Dover to transport goods for a logistics company.

A 27-year-old man remains in custody having been arrested on Saturday, September 25.

Police were called just after 10pm on September 18 to reports of a man injured outside the railway station.

There they found Mr Skrypniak, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination held on Tuesday at Princess Royal University Hospital gave his cause of death as a single stab wound to the chest.

A statement on behalf of Mr Skrypniak’s family said: “This is a great tragedy for our family. My daughter has lost her husband and their son a father.

“We want those responsible to be punished with the maximum penalty. Please, help the police and provide them with information to help catch the person who has done this.”

Mr Skrypniak’s family have been told about the development and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call investigation room on 0208 345 3715. Alternatively call 101 quoting CAD 7975/18Sep.

To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestopperson 0800 555 111.