A murder investigation is underway in the United Kingdom following the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Ghanaian national Thomas Oduro in north London.
According to the Metropolitan Police, officers and paramedics were dispatched to Lordship Lane in the London Borough of Haringey shortly after 18:00 GMT on Friday, November 13, 2026, following reports of a knife attack. Despite emergency life-saving efforts at the scene, Oduro who resided in Tottenham was pronounced dead.
Authorities confirmed that Oduro’s next of kin have been notified and are currently receiving support from specialist family liaison officers. No arrests have been announced as detectives continue forensic and neighborhood inquiries in the area.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who is leading the homicide inquiry, described the killing as a devastating loss for Oduro’s loved ones and appealed directly to the public for assistance. Police are urging anyone who was in the vicinity of Lordship Recreation Ground around 18:00 GMT on Friday, or who possesses dashcam footage or relevant information, to contact officers on 101 quoting reference CAD 5439/13NOV26, or reach out anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Source: Thepressradio.com
