UPDATED: Man charged following fatal stabbing in Walworth

A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the stabbing of three people in Walworth yesterday.

Police were called at 10:40hrs on Sunday, 10 November, to reports of several people being seriously assaulted in East Street, SE17.

Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and found three people with serious injuries.

Sadly, 77-year-old Hilkiah McLeggan from Southwark was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are aware and receiving support from specialist officers.

Two other men were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Both victims remain in hospital, one of them in a critical condition.

An investigation remains ongoing within the Met’s Specialist Crime Unit and this afternoon, a man has been charged with multiple offences.

Musse Ali, 66 (19.04.58) of no fixed abode has since been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder.

He is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 12 November.

Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, lead for policing in Southwark, said: “This was a horrific incident where a man had lost his life and two other people received serious injuries. The incident has understandably caused concern amongst the local community. There will be an increased policing presence in the Walworth area as we work alongside our partners to provide reassurance to local people and small businesses operating in East Street. I would like to take this opportunity to thank brave members of the public who assisted police at the scene.

“Lastly we are aware of posts circulating on social media, implying that this was a terrorist incident. Our enquiries indicate this is not the case and we ask the public not to speculate.”

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell said: “Our officers have worked quickly to investigate this tragic incident and secure these charges.

“I would like to thank the members of the public who have assisted us so far and encourage anyone who hasn’t spoken with us, to get in contact.

Anyone with information or any witnesses are asked to call 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting reference 2690/10Nov. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.