A 26-year-old Nigerian, Ayowale Aladejana, has been fatally stabbed in New Cross, southeast London, reports said.
The Metropolitan Police detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Ayowale reportedly charged a man and a woman with murder in connection with the attack on the victim.
“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,” the report read.
Speaking on the incident, Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, leading the investigation said, “Our thoughts are with Ayowale’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“I understand this incident will be concerning and we are carrying out a fast-paced and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances. I would encourage anyone who has not yet spoken to us.”
The investigation was reportedly launched after officers were called to reports of a man with stab wounds at a residential address on Monson Road, New Cross, at 19:26 hours on Saturday, August 2.
The officers were said to have responded alongside the London Ambulance Service and medics from London’s Air Ambulance, however, Ayowale died at the scene despite efforts to save him.
The report added that a post-mortem examination conducted on Sunday gave a preliminary cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.
Ayowale’s family are also reportedly being supported by specially trained officers.
