Double Murder Shakes Barnet and Hertfordshire
The Met Police are hunting leads after two brutal stabbings rocked Barnet and nearby Elstree. A fast-moving probe is underway, linking the discovery of a body in Hertfordshire to a murder in Barnet.
Stabbing Spree Unfolds Across Three Crime Scenes
- Thursday, 8:10pm: Police rush to Courtland Avenue, Barnet, responding to reports of a violent fight. No victims or suspects found.
- 8:30pm: Ambulance crews called to Barnet Bypass after a man, 31, found with stab wounds. He was hospitalised.
- Police search a car at the scene and discover a 30-year-old man dead in the boot, also stabbed. Formal ID pending; next of kin being traced.
The 31-year-old stabbing victim was later arrested on suspicion of murder and is now in police custody.
Grisly Discovery in Elstree Linked to Barnet Murder
At 3:30pm the next day, Hertfordshire officers found a 35-year-old man’s body in Hogg Lane, Elstree. He suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have informed his family and confirmed the Elstree killing is connected to the Barnet case. Investigators are piecing together when each attack occurred.
Met Detective Urges Residents to Speak Up
“Our investigation is in its very early stages. We’re chasing multiple leads to understand how two men lost their lives,” said Detective Chief Inspector Simon Stancombe.
He added the victims are believed to be Eastern European males, possibly known to each other. Police have not ruled out organised crime links.
DCI Stancombe appealed to locals near Barnet and Elstree: “Please think carefully about anything suspicious you saw recently – suspicious vehicles, odd behaviour – no detail is too small.”
The two crime scenes are just five miles apart. Officers are asking for dashcam footage or any video evidence that could help.
How to Help the Investigation
- Call the incident room: 020 8358 0200
- Or dial 101 quoting 7486/19 Dec
- Report anonymously via Crimestoppers
- Tweet @MetCC
Police stress the rarity of such violent crimes but urge anyone with concerns to contact local neighbourhood officers immediately.
