A man in a wheelchair was fatally stabbed in East London this afternoon. The victim, in his 30s, known locally as a ‘good boy’ by a nearby butcher, was discovered with a stab wound on Rushmore Road in Lower Clapton.
Social media videos suggested he was attacked with a machete, but police have not confirmed this detail. Authorities have arrested two men. Police responded to reports of a fight at 3.38 pm.
An air ambulance was seen hovering above the nearby flats. The deceased had reportedly lived in the area for the past nine years. A police spokesperson stated, ‘Police were called at 15:38hrs on Wednesday, August 28, to reports of a fight in Rushmore Road, E5.
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Officers, the London Ambulance Service, and London’s Air Ambulance attended and found a man in his 30s with a stab wound. Despite the emergency services’ best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin will be informed. Two males have been arrested, with no further details available at this time. Enquiries remain ongoing.’
What Other Media Are Saying
- Peeblesshire News reports on the stabbing death of a man in a wheelchair in East London, with his sister paying tribute to the victim and expressing her grief.(read more)
- Metro reports a man in his 30s was stabbed to death in broad daylight in East London, with two men arrested and an air ambulance responding to a fight.(read more)
- Richmond and Twickenham Times reports on the tragic stabbing death of Jade Anthony Barnett, a man in a wheelchair, in east London, with tributes from his sister and friends describing him as cheerful and caring.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened in East London today?
A man in a wheelchair was stabbed to death on Rushmore Road, Lower Clapton.
Who was the victim in the East London stabbing?
The victim was a man in his 30s, described as a ‘good boy’ by a local butcher.
Were any arrests made in the East London stabbing?
Yes, two men have been arrested.
Did the police confirm the weapon used in the stabbing?
No, the police have not confirmed the weapon used.
How did emergency services respond to the stabbing?
Police, the London Ambulance Service, and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene.