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Man charged with murder after multiple stabbings in south London

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A man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in south London.

Police were called at about 10.40am on Sunday after reports of a number of people having been stabbed in East Street, Walworth.

Three people were found with injuries and Hilkiah McLeggan, 77, from Southwark, was pronounced dead at the scene, the Metropolitan police said.

The force confirmed his identity on Monday and said his family is receiving support from specialist officers.

Ali Musse, 66, of no fixed address, has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder, and is due to appear at Croydon magistrates court on Tuesday, the Met said.

Two other men remain in hospital and one is in a critical condition, it added.

Ch Supt Seb Adjei-Addoh, lead for policing in Southwark, warned that social media posts are circulating that incorrectly suggest it was a terrorist incident.

He 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 among 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.”

He added: “Lastly we are aware of posts circulating on social media, implying that this was a terrorist incident.

“Our inquiries indicate this is not the case and we ask the public not to speculate.”

DCI 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.”

Witnesses or anyone with information have been asked to call 101, message MetCC on X (Twitter) quoting reference 2690/10Nov, or contact Crimestoppers (0800 555 111) to remain anonymous.

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