Man Stabbed to Death in Shocking Carshalton Attack
Just after midnight on Monday, July 11, police rushed to Carshalton Road following reports of a brutal assault. Mark Gibson, 52, from Manchester, was found with stab wounds in the street and was quickly taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Sadly, he later died from his injuries.
Four Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing
Police have detained two men aged 40 and 42, and two women aged 38 and 43, all from Blackpool, on suspicion of murder. Officers are questioning the suspects and have been granted extra time to question them as the investigation continues.
Call for Witnesses and Footage
Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the attack or has CCTV or doorbell camera footage from around 1 a.m. in the area to come forward. This could be vital in piecing together what happened that night.
Police Warn Against Knife Crime
“These are the most terrible circumstances, and I want to express my heartfelt condolences to Mr Gibson’s family,” said Detective Inspector Jane Webb. “Every time a person is killed by a knife, a community is devastated. We urge anyone considering carrying a knife to think carefully about the consequences — prison, serious injury, or death.”
Local patrols in Carshalton will increase to reassure residents. Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log 0057 from July 11.
