Man and woman charged with murder following fatal stabbing in New Cross

Met detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Ayowale Aladejana, 26 in New Cross have charged a man and woman with murder.

Ben Wazabanga, 23 (24.10.2001) of Fairfax Road, Bedford was charged with murder and possession of a knife on Monday, 4 August. He was remanded in custody and will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 4 August.

Ronique Belfon, 23 (10.05.2002) of Morinsbury Road, Bedford was charged with murder on Monday, 4 August. She was remanded to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 4 August.

An investigation was launched after officers were called to reports of a man with stab wounds at a residential address in Monson Road, New Cross, at 19:26hrs on Saturday, 2 August.

Officers responded alongside the London Ambulance Service and medics from London’s Air Ambulance.

Despite their efforts, Ayowale sadly died at the scene. His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

A post-mortem examination took place on Sunday, 3 August and gave a preliminary cause of death as stab wound to the chest.