Major Manhunt Underway After Restaurant Owner Stabbed in Broad Daylight

A murder squad from the Met Police has launched a high-stakes manhunt for a tall suspect following a brutal stabbing outside Rincon Costeno, an Ecuadorian restaurant, in front of hundreds of onlookers.

Stabbing in South East London Shocks Crowd

The attack happened at 7.46pm on Tuesday, 14 December, on Hampton Street, SE1. Police and emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of a stabbing. Despite rapid medical intervention from paramedics and the London Air Ambulance, the 23-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

The victim’s next of kin have been informed. Detective teams are now piecing together the events that led to this tragic killing.

If you saw the attack or have any information, contact police on 101 quoting reference 6908/14DEC. You can also give information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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