Thomas Oduro, 21, from Tottenham has been named as the man stabbed to death on Lordship Lane on Friday night, as detectives appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Officers were called to Lordship Lane at 18:07 on Friday 13 November, following a report that a man had been stabbed. The London Ambulance Service attended but, despite their best efforts, the 21-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
He has been named as Thomas Oduro from Tottenham. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. An investigation has been launched, and officers are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding Thomas’s murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who is leading the investigation, said: “Thomas’s family have suffered a devastating loss. Our thoughts are with them, and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.”
“Enquiries continue at the scene and there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.”
“As part of our investigation, I’m urging anyone who was in the area of Lordship Recreation Ground around 18:00 on Friday, or who has information which may be relevant, to speak to officers or get in touch as soon as possible.”
Those with information can contact police via 101, quoting CAD 5439/13NOV26, or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police have not said whether anyone has been arrested.
Thomas died on the same stretch of Lordship Lane where a forensic tent was set up behind a police cordon on Friday evening, before his death was confirmed later that night.
