Family pay tribute to a man murdered in east London

The family of a man who was fatally stabbed in Ilford, have paid tribute to their son describing him as having a 'remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met.'

Gurmuk Singh, 30 known as Gary, died on Wednesday, 23 July at an address in Felbrigge Road, Ilford.

In a statement, Gary’s family said:

“Gary was a well-loved man who had a remarkable ability to connect with everyone he met. A true social butterfly, nothing brought him more joy than being surrounded by his family. Gary will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in our hearts forever.”

Police were called by the London Ambulance Service to reports of an altercation at a residential address. Officers attended as Gary was treated for stab wounds. Despite the best efforts of the paramedics, he sadly died at the scene.

On Wednesday, 23 July, officers arrested Amardeep Singh, 27 (03.02.1998) of Redbridge, IG3 on suspicion of murder. On Tuesday, 29 July he appeared at the Old Bailey, and was charged with one count of murder. He remains in custody and is due to appear at the Old Bailey for trial on Monday, 5 January 2026

Detectives also arrested a 29-year-old man and three women aged 29, 30 and 54. They have all since been bailed until October 2025 while enquiries continue.