Second Charged Over Stabbing Murder of 21-Year-Old in Deptford
Another arrest has rocked Deptford after 21-year-old Robert Robinson was fatally stabbed on Carteret Way on June 6. The grim case now has two men charged with murder.
New Suspect Named: Kirk Harris, 18, in Custody
Dalziell Wedderburn, 44, from Windlass Place, Deptford, was first charged with Robert Robinson’s murder on June 9. Now, 18-year-old Kirk Harris of Upper Brockley Road, New Cross, has also been charged. Harris is due at Bromley Magistrates’ Court today.
A third man, aged 50, arrested at the scene remains on bail until September.
How the Tragedy Unfolded
Police rushed to Carteret Way at 10:35 PM after reports of a stabbing. Emergency teams found Robert Robinson with multiple stab wounds, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The post-mortem on June 8 revealed he died from multiple incised wounds. His devastated family have been informed of his tragic death.
Police Urge Witnesses to Speak Out
Detectives are still piecing together the violent incident and urge anyone with information to come forward. Witnesses can contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD8733/6June.
The local community is reeling from the loss, while authorities vow to bring everyone responsible to justice.
