Man, 26, stabbed to death is named as 16-year-old arrested at illegal rave in industrial unit next to Millwall F.C
A man has been stabbed to death and 16-year-old arrested at an illegal rave in South Bermondsey next to Millwall Football Club stadium.
Police were called at around 11.50pm on Saturday to reports of a male stabbed inside an industrial unit in Stockholm Road where an unlicensed music event had been taking place.
The victim has this evening been named as Jason Nyarko, 26, from Lewisham.
Officers and paramedics found an unidentified male suffering stab injuries and, despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the victim’s identity and contact his family.
A post-mortem examination will be arranged in due course.
A 16-year-old male was also found at the location suffering head injuries.
He was taken to hospital for treatment and his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.
He has been arrested in connection with the incident.
The warehouse had vacated last week by Hillsong Church’s Bermondsey campus.
Security guards alerted the site’s owners on Friday that it had been occupied by squatters, but since seizing land is a civil, not a criminal matter, police were powerless to do anything.
The plot has now been emptied by cops, who are still combing the warehouse for clues on the killing.
Michael, 69, was driving past the scene on Sunday. He said: “I was driving along Ilderton Road at around 8pm last night, intending to turn down Surrey Canal road but it was closed by the police.
“I stopped at the traffic lights, where Stockholm road meets Ilderton Road, and I saw the police doing a fingertip search of the bushes and undergrowth on the corner of Surrey Canal Road.
“They were wearing disposable overalls, face masks and gloves and there was at least 20 officers.
“There was a lot of activity around the area and the roads were taped off.”
An investigation has been launched led by detectives from Specialist Crime (Homicide). Detectives are urging anyone who had attended a music event in South Bermondsey on Saturday night to get in touch after a male was fatally stabbed.
Cops are looking at footage of the aftermath of the killing taken from cameras sweeping the area from Millwall’s ground, The Den.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie said: “The victim in this case suffered fatal injuries which sadly claimed his life. Officers are working hard to achieve justice for his friends and family.
“Our investigation continues to make progress but we need the assistance of those at the event to come forward to police.
“We know there is a large amount of video footage that was taken on the night. It is vital that we see this and I urge anyone with videos and photos to submit them to police by visiting this website.
“Likewise, if you were at the event and witnessed a fight inside the warehouse, or any other suspicious activity, we need to hear from you. No piece of information is too small or insignificant. If you can help please don’t hesitate, call us direct or remain anonymous, but either way make the call.”
Anyone who had been in attendance at the event is urged to call 101, and quote ref CAD 8848/26JUN. Detectives also need to hear from any other witnesses or anyone else with information that may assist the investigation.
To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers.