The man stabbed to death in North London yesterday (Sunday, April 7) has been named by police for the first time. Okechukwu Iweha was killed in Tottenham before 6am that day.
The 46-year-old was found suffering from stab injuries in the Northumberland Park area, with police and paramedics rushing to the area. He was pronounced dead at the scene, despite CPR and paramedics’ efforts.
The Met is urging anyone with information to call 101. No one has been arrested yet.
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His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
A post-mortem examination will be held at Haringey Mortuary later this week.
Okechukwu was local to the Tottenham area.
‘We are doing everything we can to find answers to their questions and locate whoever is responsible for this murder’
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, from the Specialist Crime Command, said: “I am urging anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious to please come forward and speak with us.
“We are working hard to build a timeframe to establish what has happened. Were you woken up by a disturbance, or did you see anyone running from the area? I would ask that you check any private CCTV or dash cam footage to see whether you captured anything that might assist us.
“Another family has been left grieving and we are doing everything we can to find answers to their questions and locate whoever is responsible for this murder.”
Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, in charge of policing in Haringey, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family family who are having to come to terms with his life being taken in such a violent way.
“I would like to reassure the local community that we are working around the clock to assist specialist detectives with their investigation.
“We are grateful to residents for their patience and understanding while we go about this crucial work. The crime scenes and forensic work will have caused disruption but it is imperative that we gather any evidence that might prove vital in leading to an arrest.
“If you have information that could help us, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please tell us. You will see officers on the cordons and on patrol and they will be ready to listen to you.”
To share helpful information or material with police, please call 101 or post @MetCC quoting reference CAD 1387/07Apr. To remain, anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
