2 men have been arrested in connection with
the murder of a Nigerian man in Charlton,
Greenwich, South-east London.
Tobi Animashaun, 25, died a day after he
was fatally stabbed by a group of men while
leaving work through a security gate. On
Friday, Sept. 16, a 23-year-old man and a
22-year-old man were arrested on suspicion
of the murder. Both currently remain in
custody at a south London police station.
Police were called at approximately 19:55hrs
on Sunday, 11 September, to reports of a
man stabbed in Anchor and Hope Lane, SE7.
Officers and London Ambulance Service
attended and Tobi was taken to a south
London hospital where he died the following
morning, Monday 12 September.
A post-mortem examination held on Tuesday,
13 September, at Greenwich Mortuary gave
cause of death as incised wounds to chest
and abdomen.
The investigation is being led by Detective
Chief Inspector Graeme Gwyn from the
Homicide and Major Crime Command. He
said:
"Tobi was attacked by a group of males as
he left work on Sunday evening. We are
keeping an open mind as to motive but he
was attacked just as he exited the security
gate. We are keen to speak with anyone with
information and ask they contact us as a
matter of urgency."
Paying tribute to him, the victim's family
said: "Tobi was a son, big brother, cousin
and friend. He had a heart of gold and was
protective of everyone in his family;
especially the girls. It truly saddens us that
we have lost Tobi, but his spirit will live on in
our hearts. We do hope the people who are
responsible for this are brought to justice."
Enquiries continues.
Source: Metropolitan Police UK
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